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3.21 M
Total population
31st in the U.S.
22 /km²
Density
38.6 years
Median age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
1.30 M
Households
64.0%
Urban population
22.9%
Under 18
18.1%
65 and older
78.1 years
Life expectancy
Des Moines–West Des Moines (≈ 730,000)
Largest metro
+0.3%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
83.5%
White (non-Hispanic)
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 227,000
4.3%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
2.6%
Two or more races
0.4%
Native American
≈ 5.5%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
Bosnian, Sudanese, Burmese, Lao
Refugee communities
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1840–20243.21 M▲ 7925%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1840–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–20237.1%▲ 545%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1980–20234.3%▲ 207%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202378.1 yrs▲ 4%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 3.21 M | 31st in the U.S. |
| Density | 22 /km² | |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
| Female | 50.2% | |
| Male | 49.8% | |
| Households | 1.30 M | |
| Urban population | 64.0% | |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | |
| 65 and older | 18.1% | |
| Life expectancy | 78.1 years | |
| Largest metro | Des Moines–West Des Moines (≈ 730,000) | |
| Growth | +0.3%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 83.5% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | ≈ 227,000 |
| Black or African American | 4.3% | |
| Asian | 2.9% | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | |
| Native American | 0.4% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 5.5% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Refugee communities | Bosnian, Sudanese, Burmese, Lao |
Compared to the United States
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