Des Moines-West Des Moines Iowa Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Des Moines-West Des Moines Iowa metro area was $74,208 in 2021, the latest figures available. Des Moines median household income is $8,608 higher than the median Iowa household income and $4,491 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Des Moines median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Des Moines-West Des Moines are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Des Moines Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Iowa | $65,600 | -1.53% | +1.41% |
| Des Moines | $74,208 | -2.46% | -3.61% |
Trends in Des Moines, IA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Des moines is $74,208. Real median household income peaked in 2018 at $76,986 and is now $2,778 (3.61%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Des Moines, Iowa, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Des Moines
| Date | US | Iowa | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $65,600 | $74,208 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $66,618 | $76,080 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $65,377 | $75,416 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $64,689 | $76,986 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $64,735 | $75,875 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $63,505 | $74,182 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $62,595 | $70,930 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $61,531 | $71,536 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,845 | $71,289 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,242 | $69,936 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $59,671 | $70,296 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $60,817 | $71,618 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $61,949 | $73,163 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $60,648 | $73,218 |
Des Moines Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Des Moines was $93,569 in 2021. Compared to the median Iowa family income, Des Moines median family income is $8,661 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Des Moines will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Des Moines Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Iowa | $84,908 | -0.50% | +3.45% |
| Des Moines | $93,569 | -1.65% | -0.75% |
Trends in Des Moines, IA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Des moines is $93,569. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $95,136 and is now $1,567 (1.65%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Des Moines, Iowa, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Des Moines
| Date | US | Iowa | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $84,908 | $93,569 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $85,337 | $95,136 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $82,822 | $93,484 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $82,075 | $94,273 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $82,978 | $92,794 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,687 | $93,434 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $79,344 | $86,365 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,637 | $91,324 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,684 | $87,262 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $75,806 | $84,241 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $75,841 | $86,896 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $77,415 | $89,466 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $78,054 | $89,030 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $76,450 | $89,118 |
Des Moines Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Des Moines was $40,035 in 2021. Compared to the median Iowa per capita income, Des Moines median per capita income is $4,320 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Des Moines will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Des Moines Iowa
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Iowa | $35,715 | -0.84% | +4.89% |
| Des Moines | $40,035 | -0.75% | +4.23% |
Trends in Des Moines, IA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Des moines is $40,035. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $40,338 and is now $303 (0.75%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Des Moines, Iowa, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Des Moines
| Date | US | Iowa | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,715 | $40,035 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $36,018 | $40,338 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $35,085 | $39,255 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $34,051 | $38,412 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $34,114 | $39,653 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $33,924 | $38,436 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,739 | $37,189 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,490 | $37,370 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $32,316 | $37,131 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,253 | $35,400 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $30,987 | $34,607 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,045 | $37,546 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,179 | $37,592 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $32,460 | $38,412 |
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