Des Moines, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Des Moines increased by 2,446. In this period, the peak population was 32,887 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29,542 | - | - |
| 2001 | 29,362 | -180 | -0.61% |
| 2002 | 29,126 | -236 | -0.80% |
| 2003 | 28,840 | -286 | -0.98% |
| 2004 | 28,710 | -130 | -0.45% |
| 2005 | 28,746 | 36 | 0.13% |
| 2006 | 28,975 | 229 | 0.80% |
| 2007 | 28,981 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2008 | 29,005 | 24 | 0.08% |
| 2009 | 29,298 | 293 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 29,775 | 477 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 30,127 | 352 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 30,518 | 391 | 1.30% |
| 2013 | 30,733 | 215 | 0.70% |
| 2014 | 31,089 | 356 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 31,344 | 255 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 31,415 | 71 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 31,495 | 80 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 32,295 | 800 | 2.54% |
| 2019 | 32,341 | 46 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 32,887 | 546 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 32,834 | -53 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 32,426 | -408 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 31,988 | -438 | -1.35% |
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Des Moines, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Des Moines's population increased by 233 (0.79%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Des Moines's population increased by 3,112 (10.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Des Moines's population decreased by 899 (2.73%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Des Moines's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 31,988.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Des Moines's population peaked in year 2020 at 32,887.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Des Moines's population was lowest in year 2004 at 28,710.
Des Moines, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Des Moines grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Des Moines had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population grew 8.28% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Des Moines annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2017 to 2018 Des Moines population grew the most, with an increase of 800 people (a 2.54% year-on-year increase)..
From 2022 to 2023 Des Moines population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 438 people (a 1.35% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Des Moines, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Des Moines's population decreased by 846 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 408 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 438 (1.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Des Moines, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Des Moines increased by 1,255 (4.08%). The population was highest at 32,887 in the year 2020 and lowest at 31,089 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)