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Des Moines Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 29,267
- Land Area (2000): 16.419 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.000 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 21,678 | 2002 | 30,135 | 2005 | 29,237 |
2000 | 27,224 | 2003 | 29,630 | 2006 | 29,261 |
2001 | 29,733 | 2004 | 29,382 | 2007 | 28,907 |
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Houses (2000): 11,777
Very Low Income (VLI) Owner Households (2000): 822
Very Low Income (VLI) Renter Households (2000): 1,449
Des Moines Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Employment Information Back to top
Des Moines Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1992 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1993 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1994 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1996 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --% | 0 |
1998 | 10,661 | 10,222 | 439 | 4.12% | 41 |
1999 | 10,661 | 10,245 | 416 | 3.90% | 39 |
2000 | 15,320 | 14,468 | 852 | 5.56% | 56 |
2001 | 15,530 | 14,455 | 1,075 | 6.92% | 69 |
2002 | 15,459 | 14,173 | 1,287 | 8.32% | 83 |
2003 | 15,526 | 14,220 | 1,306 | 8.41% | 84 |
2004 | 15,563 | 14,469 | 1,094 | 7.03% | 70 |
2005 | 14,749 | 13,967 | 782 | 5.30% | 53 |
2006 | 15,086 | 14,384 | 702 | 4.66% | 47 |
2007 | 15,424 | 14,763 | 661 | 4.29% | 43 |
2008 | 15,633 | 14,919 | 714 | 4.57% | 46 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 15,651 | 14,979 | 672 | 4.29% | 43 |
Feb 2008 | 15,644 | 14,932 | 712 | 4.55% | 46 |
Mar 2008 | 15,588 | 14,915 | 673 | 4.32% | 43 |
Apr 2008 | 15,575 | 14,981 | 594 | 3.81% | 38 |
May 2008 | 15,563 | 14,831 | 732 | 4.70% | 47 |
Jun 2008 | 15,601 | 14,884 | 717 | 4.60% | 46 |
Jul 2008 | 15,734 | 14,972 | 762 | 4.84% | 48 |
Aug 2008 | 15,611 | 14,855 | 756 | 4.84% | 48 |
Sep 2008 | 15,730 | 14,921 | 809 | 5.14% | 51 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Des Moines Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 827 | 11.29% |
2. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 744 | 10.16% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 414 | 5.65% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 332 | 4.53% |
5. | Other Transportation | 291 | 3.97% |
6. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 261 | 3.56% |
7. | Repair and Maintenance | 257 | 3.51% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 238 | 3.25% |
9. | Educational Services | 233 | 3.18% |
10. | Air Transportation | 231 | 3.15% |
11. | Public Administration | 209 | 2.85% |
12. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 208 | 2.84% |
13. | Truck Transportation | 207 | 2.83% |
14. | Health Care | 204 | 2.79% |
15. | Food and Beverage Stores | 197 | 2.69% |
16. | Finance and Insurance | 180 | 2.46% |
17. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 155 | 2.12% |
18. | Metal Manufactuing | 121 | 1.65% |
19. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 121 | 1.65% |
20. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 106 | 1.45% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 833 | 12.28% |
2. | Educational Services | 721 | 10.62% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 478 | 7.04% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 401 | 5.91% |
5. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 382 | 5.63% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 344 | 5.07% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 324 | 4.77% |
8. | Air Transportation | 301 | 4.44% |
9. | Public Administration | 273 | 4.02% |
10. | Social Assistance | 246 | 3.63% |
11. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 215 | 3.17% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 187 | 2.76% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 158 | 2.33% |
14. | Other Transportation | 123 | 1.81% |
15. | Construction | 120 | 1.77% |
16. | Department and Other General Stores | 100 | 1.47% |
17. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 88 | 1.30% |
18. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 88 | 1.30% |
19. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 78 | 1.15% |
20. | Machinery / Equipment / Supplies, Wholesale | 72 | 1.06% |
Des Moines Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 419 | 5.72% |
2. | Computer Specialists | 403 | 5.50% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 392 | 5.35% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 372 | 5.08% |
5. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 338 | 4.61% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 268 | 3.66% |
7. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 247 | 3.37% |
8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 243 | 3.32% |
9. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 239 | 3.26% |
10. | Vehicle Mechanics | 234 | 3.19% |
11. | Engineers | 228 | 3.11% |
12. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 201 | 2.74% |
13. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 195 | 2.66% |
14. | Top Executives | 185 | 2.53% |
15. | Business Operations Specialists | 183 | 2.50% |
16. | Construction Laborers | 171 | 2.33% |
17. | Other Production Occupations | 171 | 2.33% |
18. | Other Construction Trades | 156 | 2.13% |
19. | Carpenters | 128 | 1.75% |
20. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 119 | 1.62% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 507 | 7.47% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 369 | 5.44% |
3. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 363 | 5.35% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 291 | 4.29% |
5. | Customer Service Representatives | 270 | 3.98% |
6. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 261 | 3.85% |
7. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 261 | 3.85% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 218 | 3.21% |
9. | Waiters and Waitresses | 204 | 3.01% |
10. | Other Healthcare Support | 201 | 2.96% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 188 | 2.77% |
12. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 181 | 2.67% |
13. | Computer Specialists | 180 | 2.65% |
14. | Business Operations Specialists | 176 | 2.59% |
15. | Cashiers | 168 | 2.48% |
16. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 165 | 2.43% |
17. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 143 | 2.11% |
18. | Child Care Workers | 141 | 2.08% |
19. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 119 | 1.75% |
20. | Registered Nurses | 116 | 1.71% |
Des Moines Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 12,814 | 55.41% |
15-35 hours | 2,681 | 11.59% |
1-14 hours | 540 | 2.34% |
No regular hours | 7,089 | 30.66% |
Des Moines Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 618 | 4.62% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 618 | 4.62% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 795 | 5.94% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 1,454 | 10.86% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,498 | 11.19% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,760 | 13.15% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,748 | 13.06% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,211 | 9.05% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 573 | 4.28% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 634 | 4.74% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 275 | 2.05% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 168 | 1.26% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 1,200 | 8.97% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 832 | 6.22% |
Des Moines Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 406 | 3.03% |
5-9 | 1,078 | 8.05% |
10-14 | 1,468 | 10.97% |
15-19 | 2,031 | 15.17% |
20-24 | 2,255 | 16.85% |
25-29 | 891 | 6.66% |
30-34 | 2,036 | 15.21% |
35-39 | 411 | 3.07% |
40-44 | 632 | 4.72% |
45-59 | 1,178 | 8.80% |
60-89 | 691 | 5.16% |
At least 90 | 307 | 2.29% |
Des Moines Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 91 | 0.68% | 8,038 | 60.06% |
30-44 | 210 | 1.57% | 2,869 | 21.44% |
45-59 | 258 | 1.93% | 920 | 6.87% |
At least 60 | 207 | 1.55% | 791 | 5.91% |
Des Moines Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 5 | 0.04% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 1,760 | 12.73% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 10,567 | 76.40% |
Motorcycle | 21 | 0.15% |
Other | 96 | 0.69% |
Public transportation | 766 | 5.54% |
Walked | 169 | 1.22% |
Worked at home | 447 | 3.23% |
Des Moines Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 11,324 (28,149 people)
Families (2000): 7,306 (22,396 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,842
People at same address in 1995: 13,529
Des Moines Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 622 | 5.49% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 443 | 3.91% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 417 | 3.68% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 725 | 6.40% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 778 | 6.87% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 784 | 6.92% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 775 | 6.84% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 703 | 6.21% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 536 | 4.73% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 1,258 | 11.11% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 1,458 | 12.88% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,523 | 13.45% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 601 | 5.31% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 281 | 2.48% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 205 | 1.81% |
$200,000 or more | 215 | 1.90% |
Des Moines Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 3,155 | 27.83% |
Family, 2 people | 3,224 | 28.44% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 748 | 6.60% |
Family, 3 people | 1,624 | 14.32% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 94 | 0.83% |
Family, 4 people | 1,429 | 12.60% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 35 | 0.31% |
Family, 5 people | 599 | 5.28% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 9 | 0.08% |
Family, 6 people | 239 | 2.11% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 2 | 0.02% |
Family, 7 or more people | 176 | 1.55% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 3 | 0.03% |
Des Moines Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 9,464 | 30.17% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 4,570 | 14.57% |
Public Assistance | 407 | 1.30% |
Retirement | 2,168 | 6.91% |
Self Employment | 1,045 | 3.33% |
Social Security | 2,597 | 8.28% |
Supplemental Security | 366 | 1.17% |
Wage / Salary | 9,256 | 29.51% |
Other | 1,497 | 4.77% |
Des Moines Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 3,041 | 56.44% |
With children under 18 | 2,347 | 43.56% |
Des Moines Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,350 | 12.19% |
Married | 6,026 | 54.40% |
Never Married | 3,445 | 31.10% |
Widowed | 257 | 2.32% |
Des Moines Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,686 | 13.64% |
Married | 6,435 | 52.05% |
Never Married | 2,786 | 22.53% |
Widowed | 1,457 | 11.78% |
Des Moines Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Education Information Back to top
Des Moines Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 909 | 4.07% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 2,349 | 10.51% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 5,798 | 25.94% |
Some college, no degree | 6,686 | 29.92% |
Associate degree | 1,941 | 8.68% |
Bachelors degree | 3,349 | 14.99% |
Graduate or professional degree | 1,317 | 5.89% |
Des Moines Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 236 | 0.81% | 211 | 0.72% | 447 | 1.53% |
Kindergarten | 387 | 1.32% | 28 | 0.10% | 415 | 1.42% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,395 | 4.77% | 270 | 0.92% | 1,665 | 5.69% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,413 | 4.83% | 139 | 0.47% | 1,552 | 5.30% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,430 | 4.89% | 76 | 0.26% | 1,506 | 5.15% |
Undergrad college | 1,242 | 4.24% | 125 | 0.43% | 1,367 | 4.67% |
Graduate or professional school | 148 | 0.51% | 51 | 0.17% | 199 | 0.68% |
Total | 6,251 | 21.36% | 900 | 3.08% | 7,151 | 24.43% |
Des Moines Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Business Information Back to top
Wholesale trade sales (2002): $75,319,000
Retail sales (2002): $102,439,000
Accommodation and foodservices sales (2002): $27,292,000
Des Moines Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Public Benefits Information Back to top
Des Moines Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 25,901 | 92.37% |
Below Poverty Level | 2,141 | 7.63% |
Des Moines Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Criminal Information Back to top
Des Moines Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 1.476 | 0.830 | 0.000 | 1.707 | 4.013 | 0.507 | 9.088 | 28.969 | 10.564 | 49.128 |
2000 | 1.984 | 0.404 | 0.000 | 1.139 | 3.526 | 0.184 | 6.391 | 20.056 | 9.477 | 36.108 |
2001 | 1.446 | 0.572 | 0.168 | 1.076 | 3.262 | 0.235 | 5.381 | 21.054 | 7.937 | 34.608 |
2002 | 1.228 | 0.431 | 0.000 | 0.962 | 2.622 | 0.166 | 5.243 | 16.957 | 9.358 | 31.724 |
2003 | 2.261 | 0.506 | 0.000 | 0.911 | 3.679 | 0.034 | 6.952 | 17.887 | 9.922 | 34.762 |
2004 | 1.872 | 0.579 | 0.068 | 1.395 | 3.914 | 0.204 | 8.304 | 22.054 | 13.205 | 43.564 |
2005 | 1.779 | 0.616 | 0.034 | 1.539 | 3.968 | 0.137 | 8.346 | 25.345 | 14.297 | 47.987 |
2006 | 1.504 | 0.376 | 0.000 | 1.435 | 3.315 | 0.137 | 7.997 | 20.744 | 12.645 | 41.386 |
2007 | 1.384 | 0.726 | 0.069 | 1.868 | 4.047 | 0.069 | 7.299 | 15.567 | 7.853 | 30.719 |
Des Moines Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 12 | 43 |
2005 | 11 | 39 |
2006 | 10 | 37 |
2007 | 13 | 36 |
Des Moines Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 1,152 |
2000 | 1,079 |
2001 | 1,126 |
2002 | 1,035 |
Des Moines Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Des Moines Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 3,901 | 13.33% |
10-19 Years | 3,749 | 12.81% |
20-29 Years | 3,738 | 12.77% |
30-39 Years | 4,739 | 16.19% |
40-49 Years | 4,508 | 15.40% |
50-59 Years | 3,274 | 11.19% |
60-69 Years | 1,864 | 6.37% |
70-79 Years | 1,858 | 6.35% |
80-89 Years | 1,297 | 4.43% |
90+ Years | 339 | 1.16% |
Des Moines Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 14,101 | 48.18% |
Female | 15,166 | 51.82% |
Des Moines Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 20,986 | 71.71% |
Asian | 2,399 | 8.20% |
African-American | 2,069 | 7.07% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1,936 | 6.61% |
Multiracial | 1,200 | 4.10% |
Pacific Islander | 380 | 1.30% |
Amerindian | 254 | 0.87% |
Other Race | 43 | 0.15% |
Des Moines Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 4,649 | 20.19% |
2. | English | 2,940 | 12.77% |
3. | Irish | 2,843 | 12.34% |
4. | Norwegian | 1,727 | 7.50% |
5. | United States Or American | 1,473 | 6.40% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 1,131 | 4.91% |
7. | Swedish | 1,038 | 4.51% |
8. | Scottish | 767 | 3.33% |
9. | Italian | 721 | 3.13% |
10. | Dutch | 610 | 2.65% |
Des Moines Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 23,067 | 83.97% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 1,418 | 5.16% |
3. | Vietnamese | 446 | 1.62% |
4. | Tagalog | 295 | 1.07% |
5. | Japanese | 223 | 0.81% |
6. | Laotian | 217 | 0.79% |
7. | Chinese | 203 | 0.74% |
8. | German | 192 | 0.70% |
9. | Russian | 192 | 0.70% |
10. | Other Pacific Island | 182 | 0.66% |
Des Moines Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 25,797 | 87.72% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1,562 | 5.31% |
Not a citizen | 2,050 | 6.97% |
Des Moines Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Des Moines Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.