Des Moines, IA population by race
The table below shows Des Moines's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149,019 | 69.91% |
| Black or African American | 25,057 | 11.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 654 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 14,092 | 6.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 8,546 | 4.01% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15,728 | 7.38% |
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Des Moines population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Des Moines has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Des Moines's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Des Moines population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.91% are white, 11.75% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.61% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.01% are some other race and 7.38% are multiracial.
Des Moines 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Des Moines is White with a population of 149,019 (69.91% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 15,728 (7.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Des Moines, IA
By ethnicity, 30,577 (14.34% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 182,587 (85.66% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Des Moines, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 135,085 (73.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Des Moines, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Des Moines's Non-Hispanic population.
Des Moines Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 135,085 | 73.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 24,382 | 13.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 273 | 0.15% |
| Asian alone | 13,930 | 7.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 19 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 601 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,297 | 4.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Des Moines, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23,441 (76.66% of the total Hispanic population).
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Des Moines, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Des Moines's Hispanic population.
Des Moines Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 23,441 | 76.66% |
| Puerto Rican | 717 | 2.34% |
| Cuban | 485 | 1.59% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,934 | 19.41% |
Things to know
What percentage of Des Moines, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.34% of Des Moines population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Des Moines, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23,441 (76.66% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Des Moines, IA have?
Des Moines, IA has 25,057 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 11.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Des Moines is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Des Moines, IA?
With 85.66% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Des Moines.
That being said, with a 11.75% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Des Moines.
What is the majority race in Des Moines, IA?
With a population of 149,019 (69.91% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Des Moines.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Des Moines, with 11.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
