What is the population of Des Moines?

The population of Des Moines, WA is 32,389.

Where is Des Moines located?

Des Moines, WA is located at latitude 47.4017700 and longitude -122.3242900. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Des Moines?

Des Moines, WA has an elevation of 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Des Moines in?

Des Moines, WA is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone.

What state is Des Moines in?

Des Moines is in the state of Washington, United States.

What county is Des Moines, WA in?

Des Moines is in King County, Washington.

How has the population of Des Moines changed?

The population of Des Moines, WA has increased from 29,673 (2010) to 32,389 (2020), a change of 9.2%.

Des Moines, Washington

Des Moines: city in Washington

About

Des Moines is a city located in the county of King in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,673. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,389 inhabitants.

The city was created 66 years ago in 1959.

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Quick Facts about Des Moines

Population	32,389 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Washington (United States)
County	King County
Postal code	98148–98198
Phone Area Codes	206
Latitude & Longitude	47.4018,-122.3243
Altitude	302 feet / 92, 28 meters
Establishment	June 17, 1959 (66 years ago)
Time Zone	Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00
Local time	17:35:17 (23rd April 2026)
Population growth	8.39% (2010-2020)
Weather	46℉ Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

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Geography

Des Moines is located at 47°24'6"N 122°19'27"W (47.4017700, -122.3242900).

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Weather

46°F

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

3 to 10 mph SSW Wednesday Night

A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

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Demographics

The population of Des Moines increased by 8.39% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	29,673	-	census
2011	30,077	1.34%	estimation process
2012	30,458	1.25%	estimation process
2013	30,669	0.69%	estimation process
2014	31,027	1.15%	estimation process
2015	31,279	0.81%	estimation process
2016	31,346	0.21%	estimation process
2017	31,429	0.26%	estimation process
2018	32,250	2.55%	estimation process
2019	32,348	0.3%	estimation process
2020	32,389	0.13%	estimation process

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Where to Stay in Des Moines

1Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South

Rating: 4.3 (1316)

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2Garden Suites

Rating: 3.3 (207)

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3Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines

Rating: 3.4 (92)

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Services and Civic Places in Des Moines

1Des Moines City Public Works

Rating: 5 (1)

21650 11th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 View details

Phone: +12068706522 | Website available

People born in Des Moines (1)

American soccer player Cindy Gordon was born in Des Moines

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Des Moines, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
235431	Highline College	Des Moines (WA)	98198-9800

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to Des Moines, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
TUK	Tukwila station	7301 South 158th St.	RAIL
TAC	Tacoma Dome Station	1001 Puyallup Avenue	RAIL
SEA	King Street Station	303 South Jackson Street	RAIL
SVF	Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington	2701 Alaskan Way	OTHER
EDM	Edmonds station	211 Railroad Ave.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Des Moines.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Des Moin Post Office	Des Moines (WA)	98198

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Other cities in King County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in King County , WA. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Seattle	769,714	The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Bellevue	148,073	The most populous city in Washington.
Kent	130,676	The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Renton	101,494	The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Federal Way	96,307	A city in King County, Washington.
Kirkland	95,431	A city in King County, Washington.
Auburn	81,024	The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Redmond	72,507	The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Sammamish	65,960	Town
Shoreline	58,197	Town in Washington
Burien	51,268	Town in Washington, United States
Bothell	47,524	A city in King County, Washington.
Issaquah	39,681	A city in King County, Washington.
West Lake Sammamish	33,929	Census designated place
SeaTac	28,904	Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA
Maple Valley	27,544	City in King County, Washington, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Des Moines distances to largest Washington cities