Polk County, Iowa

Total Population: 497,441

County Seat: Des Moines

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Median Home Value

$248,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$81,621

Across all households

Median Age

36.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)74.1%
Hispanic or Latino10.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.9%
Two or More Races3.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.6%

65 Years and Over

13.7%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.9%

No Health Insurance

4.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$81,621

Mean Household Income

$106,356

Per Capita Income

$44,008

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

85.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$248,400

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Total Housing Units

215,016

Owner-Occupied

67.1%

Renter-Occupied

32.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Married Couple Households

45.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.4%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

90.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19153.