Des Moines township, Iowa
Des Moines township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Des Moines township is a geographic entity located in Polk County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 100,004. The land area covers 28.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 100,004 | ±2,267 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 46,498 | ±1,136 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 50,656 | ±1,055 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 46,498 | ±1,136 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,158 | ±638 |
| Median Home Value | $208,300 | ±$5,226 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,113 | ±$27 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,248 | ±$2,935 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,017 | ±$1,758 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14,710 | ±1,525 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 56,662 | ±1,581 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.7% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 516,185 (2024)
ID: 104326
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CENTRAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER
111 COURT AVE, DES MOINES IA 50309-2218
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Des Moines | 06-08 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | KG-05 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | 06-08 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | PK-05 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | PK-05 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | KG-05 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | PK-06 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | PK-04 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | PK-08 | Des Moines, IA | |
| Regular School Des Moines | PK-05 | Des Moines, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Drake University
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College | 0.7 mi away | 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311-4505 |
5152712011
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FOREST AVENUE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 1326 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50314 |
(515) 283-4152
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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology
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College | 1.1 mi away | 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, 50309-1453 |
5152416880
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DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 1000 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50309 |
(515) 283-4152
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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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College | 1.6 mi away | 928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309-1239 |
5156433180
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FRANKLIN AVENUE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 5000 FRANKLIN AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50310 |
(515) 283-4271
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Grand View University
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College | 3.5 mi away | 1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316 |
5152632800
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NORTH SIDE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 3516 5TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50310 |
(515) 283-4941
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Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
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College | 3.6 mi away | 3305 70th St, Des Moines, IA, 50322-3203 |
5152789939
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HARBACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 8505 HARBACH BLVD, CLIVE, IA, 50325 |
(515) 453-2221
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DES MOINES INTL AP, IA US, located 4.0 miles from Des Moines township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 13.8° | 22.3° | 1.08" | 9.4" |
| February | 35.7° | 18.0° | 26.9° | 1.34" | 10.2" |
| March | 49.2° | 29.6° | 39.4° | 2.17" | 4.4" |
| April | 62.0° | 40.6° | 51.3° | 4.02" | 1.2" |
| May | 72.4° | 52.3° | 62.4° | 5.24" | 0.2" |
| June | 81.9° | 62.4° | 72.2° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 66.4° | 76.0° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.6° | 64.2° | 73.9° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 55.4° | 66.2° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 42.9° | 53.2° | 2.78" | 0.5" |
| November | 48.3° | 30.2° | 39.3° | 1.91" | 2.7" |
| December | 35.9° | 19.5° | 27.7° | 1.58" | 7.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Windsor Heights city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Saylorville CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Urbandale city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| West Des Moines city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Clive city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1915390987. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.