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Des Moines, WA


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Des Moines, Washington

Des Moines, Washington, in King county, is 4 miles W of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 14 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett area. There are 29,267 residents in Des Moines.

The People and Families of Des Moines

In Des Moines, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Des Moines had a median family income of $57,003. Most of the residents of Des Moines tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better.

Political Inclinations

Des Moines folks tended to give their money ($6,340) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Des Moines Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Des Moines that were owner-occupied was 61%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Des Moines, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Des Moines strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Des Moines Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Des Moines Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Des Moines Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Des Moines Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Des Moines Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Des Moines, WA

Comparing Des Moines to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men79
Female Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity610
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime46

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