Des Moines County, Iowa

Total Population: 38,597

County Seat: Burlington

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Median Home Value

$137,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,662

Across all households

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.2%
Two or More Races5.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

21.1%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.1%

No Health Insurance

4.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,662

Mean Household Income

$81,543

Per Capita Income

$36,246

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$137,000

Median Rent

$908/mo

Total Housing Units

18,778

Owner-Occupied

72.7%

Renter-Occupied

27.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Married Couple Households

43.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.4%

Average Household Size

2.21

Broadband Internet Access

87.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19057.