Statistics for Des Moines County
Latest official figures for Des Moines County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 38,077 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 42.3 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 388 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 544 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.18 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 14.27 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5.2 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 14 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 62,928 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,923.9 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3.6 % | 2024 |