Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Des Moines: City in and county seat of Polk County, Iowa, United States, and Iowa federated state capital city
About
Des Moines is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 203,433 and a population density of 866 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 212,312 inhabitants.
The city was created 180 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Des Moines
| Population : | 212,312 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 50301-50340-50310 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 234.99 km2 |
| Official name : | Des Moines |
| Altitude : | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Capital city : | Des Moines is capital of Iowa |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (180 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 07:33:22 (1st June 2023) |
| Density : | 904 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Des Moines is located at 41°36'2"N 93°36'33"W (41.6005400, -93.6091100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Des Moines
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Demographics
The population of Des Moines increased by 4.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 203,433 | - | census |
| 2011 | 207,924 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 210,244 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 212,026 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 214,350 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 215,243 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 216,308 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 216,662 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 215,994 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 214,237 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 212,312 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Other Places in Des Moines
1 Des Moines City Hall
400 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15152834500 🔗 Url
2 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
502 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50319, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +15152815321 🔗 Url
3 Des Moines City Council Chambers
400 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15152834944 🔗 Url
4 Des Moines City Council
400 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 ➦ Show Map
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5 Meat Inspection Division
502 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50319, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +15152815597 🔗 Url
People born in Des Moines (200)
People born in Des Moines, including basketball player Hurl Beechum, German-banker and member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank Andreas Dombret, Illinois politician Rodney L. Davis, .
List
- Alex Payne (American professional wrestler) he was born in 06/08/1987
- Stanley B. Prusiner (Neurologist, biochemist) he was born in 28/05/1942
- Shawn Johnson (American gymnast) she was born in 19/01/1992
- Cloris Leachman (American actress) she was born in 30/04/1926
- Gertrude Käsebier (American photographer) she was born in 18/05/1852
- Tionne Watkins (she is the modt sweetest person to ever meet truly.) she was born in 26/04/1970
- Kate Elliott (American writer) she was born in 27/07/1958
- Monrad Wallgren (American politician (1891-1961)) he was born in 17/04/1891
- Rita McBride (American sculptor) she was born in 01/01/1960
- Farrah Franklin (American actress and singer) she was born in 03/05/1981
- Corey Taylor (American musician) he was born in 08/12/1973
- Joey Jordison (American musician) he was born in 26/04/1975
- Brandon Routh (American actor) he was born in 09/10/1979
- Bill Bryson (American author) he was born in 08/12/1951
- Shawn Crahan (American musician) he was born in 24/09/1969
- Mick Thomson (American musician) he was born in 03/11/1973
- Chris Fehn (American musician) he was born in 24/02/1973
- Sid Wilson (American musician) he was born in 20/01/1977
Schools in Des Moines
College & universities near Des Moines, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153588 | American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50309 |
| 153977 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1239 |
| 153375 | Grand View University | Des Moines (IA) | 50316 |
| 153542 | UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1453 |
| 153269 | Drake University | Des Moines (IA) | 50311-4505 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Des Moines, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Des Moines
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moin Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50318 |
| Capital Squar Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50309 |
| University Station Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50311 |
| East Sid Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50313 |
| Beaverdal Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50310 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Des Moines , Washington city in Washington with a population of 32,389 people.
- Des Moines , New Mexico town with a population of 121 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | 70,068 | Suburb in Iowa |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | City in Polk and Dallas counties, Iowa, United States |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Des Moines distances to largest Iowa cities
