Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Des Moines County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,325 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,708 inhabitants. Its county seat is Burlington. The county was created 190 years ago in 1833.
Des Moines County is a county located in southeastern Iowa along the Mississippi River. As of 2019, the population was 39,464. The county seat is Burlington, which had a population of 24,977 as of 2020.
Some key facts about Des Moines County:
- Des Moines County was organized in 1834 and named after the Des Moines River which flows through it.
- The county's economy relies heavily on manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Major employers include Great River Health, GE, and Shearer's Foods.
- Burlington is home to the Snake Alley, once named the "crookedest street in the world" by Ripley's Believe it or Not.
- Fort Madison is located within Des Moines County and contains the oldest continuously operating penitentiary west of the Mississippi River, the Iowa State Penitentiary.
- The county operates under a board of supervisors form of government and contains 6 unincorporated communities and 16 townships.
- Popular attractions include the Heritage Museum, Burlington Riverfront, and the Port of Burlington. The county highlights its history as part of the steamboat era.
Des Moines County has a diverse economic base and unique attractions that highlight the history and culture of southeastern Iowa. The Mississippi River valley setting provides scenic views and recreation opportunities within the county.
Quick Facts about Des Moines County
Population : | 38,708 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Iowa (United States) |
Different from : | Des Moines |
Area : | 1113 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.8% |
Named for : | Des Moines River |
Altitude : | 692 feet / 211 meters |
Capital : | Burlington |
Establishment : | January 01, 1834 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 04:23:31 (4th October 2024) |
Density : | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Des Moines County is located at 40°55'23"N 91°10'53"W (40.9231800, -91.1814700). It has 5 neighbors: Lee County, Louisa County, Hancock County, Henderson County and Henry County.
Des Moines County map
The largest city of Des Moines County is Burlington with a population of 24,516. Other cities include, West Burlington population 2,875, Mediapolis population 1,514, Danville population 896 and Middletown population 335. See all Des Moines County cities & populated places.
Des Moines County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Des Moines County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Burlington | 24,516 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
West Burlington | 2,875 | City in Iowa |
Mediapolis | 1,514 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
Danville | 896 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
Middletown | 335 | City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States |
Patterson | 163 | City in Madison County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Des Moines County
Des Moines County has 5 neighbours.
- Lee County county in Iowa, United States
- Louisa County county in Iowa, United States
- Hancock County county in Illinois, United States
- Henderson County county in Illinois, United States
- Henry County county in Illinois, United States
- Burlington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Des Moines County decreased by 4.18% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 40,325 | - | census |
2011 | 40,066 | -0.65% | estimation process |
2012 | 40,229 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2013 | 40,395 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2014 | 40,096 | -0.75% | estimation process |
2015 | 39,874 | -0.56% | estimation process |
2016 | 39,613 | -0.66% | estimation process |
2017 | 39,326 | -0.73% | estimation process |
2018 | 39,149 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2019 | 38,967 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2020 | 38,708 | -0.67% | estimation process |
People born in Des Moines County (3)
People born in Des Moines County, including judge Charles E. Wolverton, politician Dennis Cohoon, painter Agnes Weinrich, .
List
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |