Metro Profile
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area
Total Population
720,331
Housing Units
308,705
Median Household Income
$84,209
Median Age
36.7
Economic Snapshot
Additional financial indicators for this area.
Median Family Income
$106,924
Median Household Income
$84,209
Sex Ratio (Males per 100 Females)
99.5
Male
49.9%
Count: 359,219
Female
50.1%
Count: 361,112
Racial Demographics
Population distribution by race.
| Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| One Race (Total) | 94.2% |
| White | 81.5% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8.4% |
| Black / African American | 5.7% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Am. Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% |
| Other Race | 2.5% |