About Des Moines
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Des Moines Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 13.16% |
| 10-17 | 10.94% |
| 18-29 | 18.81% |
| 30-39 | 17.71% |
| 40-49 | 15.73% |
| 50-64 | 13.96% |
| 65 & Over | 9.69% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 9.96 sq mi |
| Total Population | 26,327 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 58th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 52nd percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 53rd percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 32nd percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $41,701 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $51,878 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 52nd percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 37th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 48th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 37th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 44th percentile |
| Single | 56th percentile |
| Married With Children | 21st percentile |
| Married With No Children | 23rd percentile |
| Single With Children | 11th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 45th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 18.31 : 1 |
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- What is Fell's Point like?
- Fell's Point is a historic neighborhood that is on the water, has a great nightlife scene and good access to the surrounding area. more
- Are there apartments available near the University of Memphis?
- There are plenty of apartments available near the University of Memphis. more
- Is there a good place to look for rentals between Baltimore and Washington D.C.?
- Anne Arundel County is a great place to look for rental properties in the area between Baltimore and Washington D.C. more
- Where are the newest "hot spots" in Portland?
- Areas in Portland that are "hot" include South Waterfront, East Burnside and 28th Avenue. more
- What is downtown South Bend like?
- Downtown South Bend is a growing area, with shopping, restaurants and entertainment, and First Fridays which feature local merchants and street entertainment the first Friday of each month. more
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