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Crime Rate Indexes

2010 Crime Rate Indexes Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Total Crime Risk Index 204 88 100
Murder Risk Index 112 31 100
Rape Risk Index 212 88 100
Robbery Risk Index 122 24 100
Assault Risk Index 121 71 100
Burglary Risk Index 142 87 100
Larceny Risk Index 240 94 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 145 46 100

Crime Risk Index (100 = National Average): Index score for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average total crime risk, while 50 indicates half the national risk. We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local real estate agent or contact the local police department for any additional information.

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Education Level Profile and Enrollment Statistics

2010 Highest Education Level Attained (Population Age 25+) Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Did Not Complete High School 13.56% 10.28% 15.35%
Completed High School 35.00% 35.96% 29.24%
Some College 20.78% 20.52% 20.56%
Completed Associate Degree 7.17% 8.75% 7.50%
Completed Bachelors Degree 16.56% 16.95% 17.52%
Completed Graduate Degree 6.93% 7.54% 9.84%
2010 Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+) Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Education Index 183 112 100
Public Preprimary 0.93% 0.92% 0.79%
Private Preprimary 0.74% 0.88% 1.05%
Public School 15.98% 17.25% 17.44%
Private School 1.60% 1.84% 2.05%
Public College 3.14% 5.40% 5.28%
Private College 3.57% 1.85% 1.76%
Not Enrolled in School 74.04% 71.85% 71.64%

Highest Education Level Attained (Populations Age 25+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 25 who have attained a particular education level.

Education Index: The Education Index for Zip Codes and places are comprised of a combination of socio-demographic characteristics. These index scores are not based statistically upon the performance of specific schools, programs or colleges located in these areas.

Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 3 who are currently enrolled at each type of learning institution.

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Quality of Life Indexes

2010 Quality of Life Indexes Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Quality of Life Index 97 70 100
Amusement Index 131 115 100
Culture Index 188 50 100
Earthquake Index 12 10 100
Education Index 183 112 100
Medical Index 170 115 100
Mortality Index (All Causes) 102 185 100
Religion Index 165 135 100
Restaurant Index 162 85 100
Weather Index 50 49 100

Quality of Life Index: Based on the results of a study group, this index is calculated based on what variables affect individuals as they search for a new home, how much they would enjoy living in a place and the impact of each selected variable. For example, the crime index affects the total quality of life index negatively and the amusement index affects it positively.

Positive Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Amusement, Culture, Education, Medical, Religion, Restaurants and Weather

Negative Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Crime, Earthquake and Mortality

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Weather, Forecast, Temperature and Precipitation Statistics

2010 Weather Summary Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Weather Index 50 49 100
Hail Index 96 121 100
Hurricane Index 4 2 100
Tornado Index 189 116 100
 
Annual Maximum Avg. Temperature 60.0 °F 58.0 °F N/A
Annual Minimum Avg. Temperature 40.0 °F 38.0 °F N/A
Annual Avg. Temperature 49.9 °F 48.3 °F N/A
Annual Heating Degree Days (Tot Degrees < 65) 6,497 6,919 N/A
Annual Cooling Degree Days (Tot Degrees > 65) 1,036 862 N/A
Percent of Possible Sunshine 59 60 N/A
Mean Sky Cover (Sunrise to Sunset - Out of 10) 6 6 N/A
Mean Number of Days Clear (Out of 365 Days) 105 100 N/A
Mean Number of Days Rain (Out of 365 Days) 108 106 N/A
Mean Number of Days Snow (Out of 365 Days) 10 11 N/A
Avg. Annual Precipitation (Total Inches) 33.00" 32.00" N/A
Avg. Annual Snowfall (Total Inches) 33.00" 34.00" N/A
2010 Average Monthly Low Temperature Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Avg. Annual Low Temperature 39.8 °F 37.6 °F N/A
Avg. January Low Temperature 11.8 °F 9.4 °F N/A
Avg. February Low Temperature 16.5 °F 14.0 °F N/A
Avg. March Low Temperature 27.1 °F 25.0 °F N/A
Avg. April Low Temperature 39.8 °F 37.6 °F N/A
Avg. May Low Temperature 50.9 °F 48.9 °F N/A
Avg. June Low Temperature 60.6 °F 58.7 °F N/A
Avg. July Low Temperature 65.1 °F 62.9 °F N/A
Avg. August Low Temperature 62.9 °F 60.5 °F N/A
Avg. September Low Temperature 53.8 °F 51.6 °F N/A
Avg. October Low Temperature 42.4 °F 40.1 °F N/A
Avg. November Low Temperature 29.2 °F 27.2 °F N/A
Avg. December Low Temperature 17.5 °F 15.3 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly High Temperature Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Avg. Annual High Temperature 60.1 °F 58.6 °F N/A
Avg. January High Temperature 30.0 °F 27.7 °F N/A
Avg. February High Temperature 35.1 °F 32.8 °F N/A
Avg. March High Temperature 46.2 °F 44.8 °F N/A
Avg. April High Temperature 61.5 °F 60.2 °F N/A
Avg. May High Temperature 72.6 °F 71.8 °F N/A
Avg. June High Temperature 81.5 °F 80.8 °F N/A
Avg. July High Temperature 86.4 °F 85.1 °F N/A
Avg. August High Temperature 84.3 °F 82.9 °F N/A
Avg. September High Temperature 76.2 °F 75.2 °F N/A
Avg. October High Temperature 64.7 °F 63.4 °F N/A
Avg. November High Temperature 47.9 °F 46.2 °F N/A
Avg. December High Temperature 34.5 °F 32.3 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly Precipitation Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Avg. Annual Precipitation 34.55" 35.23" N/A
Avg. January Precipitation 1.02" 1.00" N/A
Avg. February Precipitation 1.15" 0.94" N/A
Avg. March Precipitation 2.21" 2.27" N/A
Avg. April Precipitation 3.51" 3.19" N/A
Avg. May Precipitation 4.15" 4.48" N/A
Avg. June Precipitation 4.65" 4.88" N/A
Avg. July Precipitation 4.23" 4.42" N/A
Avg. August Precipitation 4.39" 4.65" N/A
Avg. September Precipitation 3.24" 3.18" N/A
Avg. October Precipitation 2.62" 2.60" N/A
Avg. November Precipitation 2.10" 2.34" N/A
Avg. December Precipitation 1.29" 1.26" N/A

Annual Heating Degree Days (HDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for heating. Typically, heating degree days are calculated as how much colder the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 55°F on a certain day, there were 10 HDD that day because 65 - 55 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Annual Cooling Degree Days (CDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for air conditioning or refrigeration. Typically, cooling degree days are calculated as how much warmer the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 75°F on a certain day, there were 10 CDD that day because 75 - 65 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Mean Sky Cover: reflects the approximate amount that the sky is covered with clouds, sunrise to sunset on a scale of 0 to 10

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average. Note: A higher Weather Index score represents better overall weather (higher number good). A higher Hail, Hurricane or Tornado Index means the chance of that weather event is higher (higher number bad).

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Pollution Indexes

2010 Pollution Indexes Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Air Pollution Index 105 89 100
Ozone Index 102 91 100
Lead Index 100 88 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 105 85 100
Nitrogen Dioxide Index 77 75 100
Particulate Matter Index 110 114 100

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Population Growth and Population Statistics

2010 Population Growth and Population Statistics Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Total Population 195,730 3,016,808 308,455,134
Square Miles 103.74 55,869.36 N/A
Population Density 1,886.70 54.00 87.20
Population Change Since 1990 1.78% 8.68% 24.02%
Population Change Since 2000 -1.49% 3.09% 9.61%
Forecasted Population Change by 2014 -1.42% 2.59% 4.52%
Population Male 49.07% 49.50% 49.48%
Population Female 50.93% 50.50% 50.52%
Median Age 33.80 36.90 35.60
2010 Population Statistics by Marital Status (Age 15+) Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Males Never Married 16.35% 15.00% 15.85%
Males Married 25.10% 28.35% 27.37%
Males Widowed 1.21% 1.17% 1.16%
Males Divorced 5.72% 4.43% 4.50%
Females Never Married 14.48% 12.40% 13.47%
Females Married 24.67% 28.14% 27.06%
Females Widowed 4.51% 5.18% 4.64%
Females Divorced 7.95% 5.33% 5.94%

Population Change Since 1990 and 2000: Change in population since 1990 and 2000 expressed as a percentage increase or decrease.

Population by Marital Status (Population Age 15+): The data represents the number and percentage of people in the area, according to marital status.

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Population by Age

2010 Population by Age Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Median Age 33.80 36.90 35.60
Age 0-5 9.65% 8.42% 8.84%
Age 6-11 8.07% 8.17% 8.41%
Age 12-17 7.76% 8.79% 8.65%
Age 18-24 11.08% 10.50% 9.94%
Age 25-34 15.23% 11.66% 13.40%
Age 35-44 13.05% 12.83% 13.74%
Age 45-54 13.38% 14.32% 14.32%
Age 55-64 9.85% 11.06% 10.80%
Age 65-74 5.69% 6.69% 6.11%
Age 75-84 4.16% 4.96% 4.04%
Age 85+ 2.08% 2.58% 1.75%
2010 Male Population by Age Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Male Median Age 32.60 35.50 34.20
Aged 0 to 5 Years 10.16% 8.77% 9.21%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 8.44% 8.51% 8.79%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 8.15% 9.16% 9.03%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 11.01% 10.87% 10.37%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 16.04% 12.09% 13.75%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 13.67% 13.08% 13.92%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 13.33% 14.55% 14.20%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 9.41% 10.91% 10.49%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 5.21% 6.28% 5.69%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 3.35% 4.15% 3.39%
Aged 85 Years and Older 1.24% 1.64% 1.16%
2010 Female Population by Age Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Female Median Age 35.10 38.40 36.90
Aged 0 to 5 Years 9.15% 8.08% 8.48%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 7.71% 7.84% 8.05%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 7.39% 8.44% 8.27%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 11.16% 10.15% 9.51%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 14.45% 11.24% 13.06%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 12.44% 12.59% 13.56%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 13.43% 14.09% 14.44%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 10.28% 11.20% 11.11%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 6.16% 7.10% 6.52%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 4.94% 5.77% 4.69%
Aged 85 Years and Older 2.89% 3.51% 2.32%

Population by Age: The data represents the percentage of people in the area within each age group.

Male Population: The data represents the percentage of males in the population according to age range.

Female Population: The data represents the percentage of females in the population according to age range.

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Population by Race and Ethnicity

2010 Population by Race and Ethnicity Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Population by Race
White 76.89% 91.43% 71.91%
Black or African American 8.87% 2.41% 12.01%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.36% 0.39% 0.98%
Asian 4.25% 1.76% 4.51%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.07% 0.06% 0.21%
Other 9.55% 3.95% 10.38%
Population by Ethnicity
Population Hispanic 10.54% 4.57% 16.05%
Population Non Hispanic 89.46% 95.43% 83.95%

Race versus Ethnicity: According to the Census, race and ethnicity are considered two separate and distinct identities. Hispanic or Latino origin is asked as a separate question and categorized under ethnicity. In addition to their race and/or races, all respondents are categorized by one of two ethnicities, which are "Hispanic" and "Non Hispanic."

Hispanic Ethnicity: According to the Census, people of Hispanic origin, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that people of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

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Household Makeup and Size

2010 Household Family Makeup Statistics Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Family HH 60.45% 66.96% 68.23%
Non-Family HH 39.55% 33.04% 31.77%
Family Households
Married Family HH 72.11% 82.39% 76.48%
Other Family HH 27.89% 17.61% 23.52%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present 27.41% 29.90% 27.73%
Female Householder, No Husband Present 72.59% 70.10% 72.27%
Married Family Households
with Children Under 18 41.66% 40.04% 43.56%
with No Children Under 18 58.34% 59.96% 56.44%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present with Children Under 18 14.81% 16.77% 14.10%
Male Householder, No Wife Present with No Children 12.59% 13.12% 13.63%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with Children Under 18 44.95% 43.80% 42.96%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with No Children 27.64% 26.30% 29.30%
Non-Family Households
Male Householder 46.31% 46.06% 47.56%
Female Householder 53.69% 53.94% 52.44%
2010 Household Size Statistics Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Households 81,459 1,241,172 118,402,143
Household Growth Since 2000 1.52% 8.00% 12.25%
Average Household Size 2.32 2.34 2.54
Median Household Size 2.55 2.64 2.73
1 Person 31.74% 26.95% 25.45%
2 Person 33.18% 36.24% 33.50%
3 Person 14.71% 14.44% 16.08%
4 Person 12.38% 13.96% 14.79%
5 Person 5.29% 6.01% 6.59%
6 Person 1.72% 1.73% 2.27%
7 or More Person 0.98% 0.67% 1.32%

Family Household: A family household is a household maintained by a householder who is in a family, and includes any unrelated people (unrelated subfamily members and/or secondary individuals) who may be residing there.

Married Family Household: A married family household consists of a married householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption.

Other Family Household: An other family household consists of a householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth or adoption. These households may have a Male Householder with No Wife Present and/or Female Householder with No Husband Present.

Non-Family Household: A non-family household consists of a householder living alone (a one-person household) or where the householder shares the home exclusively with people to whom he/she is not related.

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Number of Vehicles Per Household

2010 Number of Vehicles per Household Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Households, Median Vehicles 2.10 2.40 2.20
No Vehicles 8.55% 5.09% 8.49%
1 Vehicle 36.38% 28.65% 32.66%
2 Vehicles 36.40% 39.88% 38.43%
3 Vehicles 13.62% 18.63% 15.03%
4+ Vehicles 5.05% 7.76% 5.39%

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Housing Statistics, Occupancy and Year Built

2010 Move In Date by Year Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Households 81,459 1,241,172 118,402,143
Household, Median Year Moved In 2003 2003 2003
Moved In 1999 or Later 88.78% 88.77% 90.21%
Moved In 1995 to 1998 2.59% 2.21% 2.33%
Moved In 1990 to 1994 1.39% 1.37% 1.30%
Moved In 1980 to 1989 1.21% 1.32% 1.26%
Moved In 1970 to 1979 1.58% 2.00% 1.63%
Moved In 1969 or Earlier 4.45% 4.33% 3.27%
2010 Housing Occupancy Statistics Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Total Units 84,770 1,303,492 126,739,245
Occupied Units 96.09% 95.22% 93.42%
Vacant Units 3.91% 4.78% 6.58%
Total Housing Units
Owner Occupied Units 62.92% 69.87% 63.21%
Renter Occupied Units 33.18% 25.35% 30.21%
Vacant Units 3.91% 4.78% 6.58%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Units For Rent 48.11% 28.52% 25.10%
Vacant Units For Sale 24.74% 22.53% 14.92%
Vacant Units Seasonal 4.74% 23.30% 39.17%
Vacant Units Vacant Other 22.41% 25.65% 20.81%
2010 Housing Statistic Year Built Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Housing, Units 84,770 1,303,492 126,739,245
Housing, Median Year Built 1957 1966 1977
Built 1999 or Later 14.42% 22.59% 28.20%
Built 1995 to 1998 2.15% 3.80% 5.22%
Built 1990 to 1994 2.86% 3.56% 5.19%
Built 1980 to 1989 5.79% 5.73% 11.37%
Built 1970 to 1979 11.56% 13.48% 14.68%
Built 1960 to 1969 11.23% 10.44% 11.93%
Built 1950 to 1959 17.06% 10.74% 11.33%
Built 1940 to 1949 11.23% 6.92% 6.39%
Built 1939 or Earlier 27.76% 27.77% 12.74%

Occupied Units: Housing units that are Owner Occupied or Renter Occupied.

Vacant Units: Housing units that are For Sale and Vacant, For Rent and Vacant, Seasonal and Vacant and Other.

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Home Values and Rental Rates

2010 Homeowner Statistics and Home Values Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Owner Occupied Units 53,336 910,702 80,110,230
Owner Households, With Mortgage Any 72.52% 64.45% 70.65%
Owner Households, With No Mortgage 27.48% 35.55% 29.35%
Median Value Owner Households $106,244 $127,388 $177,046
Valued Less than $20,000 2.20% 2.56% 1.98%
Valued $20,000-$39,999 4.25% 5.05% 3.31%
Valued $40,000-$59,999 9.67% 9.05% 5.64%
Valued $60,000-$79,999 9.96% 7.60% 4.79%
Valued $80,000-$99,999 19.57% 13.18% 8.96%
Valued $100,000-$124,999 17.43% 11.70% 8.79%
Valued $125,000-$149,999 11.94% 8.98% 7.92%
Valued $150,000-$174,999 6.55% 7.22% 7.94%
Valued $175,000-$199,999 3.72% 6.35% 8.11%
Valued $200,000-$249,999 3.35% 5.74% 7.66%
Valued $250,000-$299,999 2.82% 6.05% 8.72%
Valued $300,000-$399,999 2.37% 5.50% 8.63%
Valued $400,000-$499,999 2.41% 4.05% 6.36%
Valued $500,000-$749,999 2.46% 4.07% 6.34%
Valued $750,000-$999,999 0.61% 1.78% 3.01%
Valued More than $1,000,000 0.69% 1.12% 1.84%
2010 Housing Rental Rates Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Renter Occupied Units 28,123 330,470 38,291,913
Median Rent $825 $705 $950
Rent Less than $250 2.63% 5.69% 3.11%
Rent $250-$499 7.37% 10.91% 6.19%
Rent $500-$749 25.84% 36.65% 18.33%
Rent $750-$999 43.12% 24.18% 24.67%
Rent $1,000-$1,249 12.54% 10.56% 24.03%
Rent $1,250-$1,499 1.99% 2.19% 7.13%
Rent $1,500-$1,999 2.44% 1.83% 7.07%
Rent $2,000+ 1.56% 1.30% 4.19%
No Cash Rent 2.50% 6.69% 5.28%

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Employment, Occupation and Industry

2010 Employment Statistics for Potential Employees (Age 16+) Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Employment Potential 150,933 2,339,192 237,450,726
Civilian Total 97,655 1,544,767 143,186,664
Employed Civilian Males 32.80% 34.59% 32.21%
Employed Civilian Females 31.90% 31.44% 28.09%
Armed Forces Male 0.09% 0.07% 0.44%
Armed Forces Female 0.01% 0.01% 0.08%
Unemployed Males 5.06% 3.09% 3.63%
Unemployed Females 2.99% 1.79% 2.51%
Not in the Labor Force Male 11.20% 11.91% 13.51%
Not in the Labor Force Female 15.95% 17.08% 19.53%
2010 Employment by Job Type for Civilian Population (Age 16+) Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
White Collar 74.70% 72.15% 74.72%
Blue Collar 25.30% 27.85% 25.28%
 
Management, Business, and Financial Operations 14.58% 16.28% 16.09%
Professional and Related 18.14% 19.85% 21.78%
Sales and Office 30.69% 25.88% 26.38%
Service 14.97% 13.39% 13.50%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.15% 0.68% 0.51%
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 8.89% 8.18% 8.85%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 12.59% 15.75% 12.88%
2010 Employment by Type of Employer Total Civilian Population (Age 16+) Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Private for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 76.25% 72.01% 73.77%
Private Not-for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 8.47% 8.14% 7.05%
Local Government Workers 4.55% 5.33% 6.26%
State Government Workers 4.77% 5.86% 4.67%
Federal Government Workers 1.98% 1.66% 2.47%
Self-Employed Workers in Own Not Incorporated Business 3.89% 6.80% 5.64%
Unpaid Family Workers 0.07% 0.20% 0.14%
2010 Employment by Industry for Civilian Population (Age 16+) Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 0.28% 3.45% 1.49%
Construction 6.94% 6.33% 6.97%
Manufacturing 8.07% 14.33% 11.93%
Wholesale Trade 3.16% 3.07% 3.05%
Retail Trade 10.50% 10.35% 10.02%
Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 5.80% 5.33% 5.58%
Information 3.42% 2.75% 2.94%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 13.20% 7.13% 6.91%
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, etc. 9.85% 6.98% 10.43%
Educational, Health and Social Services 19.95% 24.74% 22.14%
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodation and Food Services, etc. 8.84% 7.16% 8.46%
Other Services 5.04% 4.78% 5.15%
Public Administration 4.97% 3.59% 4.92%

Workforce Statistics: The Workforce breakdown is derived from data, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

White Collar Employment: perform tasks that are considered less physically laborious

Blue Collar Employment: perform tasks that are manual, technical labor or are in technical maintenance "trades"

Civilian Employers (Population Age 16+): This data represents 2010 employment by type of employers for the total civilian population, over age 16.

Employment by Industry: This data represents 2010 employment by industry for the total civilian population.

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Travel Time and Mode of Transportation to Work

2010 Travel Time to Work Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Travel Time Less than 15 Min 35.12% 42.22% 25.26%
Travel Time 15-29 Min 49.39% 36.82% 36.15%
Travel Time 30-59 Min 13.01% 16.87% 29.43%
Travel Time 60+ Min 2.48% 4.09% 9.16%
2010 Mode of Transportation to Work Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Car, Truck, Van to Work 90.56% 88.16% 87.32%
Public Transportation to Work 2.36% 0.99% 4.44%
Other Transportation to Work 3.88% 4.79% 4.00%
Work at Home 3.21% 6.06% 4.24%

Travel Time to Work: Half the workers in the area have a longer travel time than this, half have less travel time.

Mode of Transportation to Work: Provides a percentage breakdown by mode of transportation to work in a particular area.

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Employee Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Employee Statistics by NAICS Code Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Employees, Total (by Place of Work) 122,686 1,317,615 119,050,433
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.02% 0.13% 0.15%
Mining 0.02% 0.15% 0.48%
Utilities 0.53% 0.57% 0.53%
Construction 4.42% 4.99% 6.25%
Manufacturing 10.19% 17.72% 11.24%
Wholesale Trade 5.23% 4.89% 5.02%
Retail Trade 9.17% 13.54% 13.19%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.60% 4.09% 3.65%
Information 7.19% 2.81% 2.87%
Finance and Insurance 11.62% 6.86% 5.61%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.50% 1.08% 1.97%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 4.42% 3.55% 6.84%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 3.39% 1.50% 2.61%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 5.13% 4.76% 6.84%
Educational Services 3.45% 3.02% 2.33%
Health Care and Social Assistance 16.97% 15.22% 14.14%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 0.85% 1.89% 1.75%
Accommodation and Food Services 7.29% 8.94% 9.86%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 5.02% 4.30% 4.66%

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

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Establishment Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Establishments by NAICS Code Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Establishments, Total (by Place of Work) 5,318 83,125 7,700,385
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.06% 0.32% 0.31%
Mining 0.08% 0.22% 0.33%
Utilities 0.26% 0.31% 0.22%
Construction 7.20% 10.87% 10.56%
Manufacturing 4.02% 4.57% 4.31%
Wholesale Trade 6.60% 5.87% 5.60%
Retail Trade 14.33% 16.02% 14.62%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.33% 4.56% 2.86%
Information 2.14% 1.90% 1.86%
Finance and Insurance 7.60% 7.53% 6.58%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 3.95% 3.46% 4.95%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 10.30% 7.71% 11.28%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.88% 0.55% 0.66%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 5.17% 4.17% 4.98%
Educational Services 0.94% 0.88% 1.13%
Health Care and Social Assistance 9.35% 9.49% 10.21%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1.34% 1.73% 1.63%
Accommodation and Food Services 9.57% 8.46% 8.24%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 12.88% 11.39% 9.70%

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

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Household Income Statistics

2010 Household Income Statistics Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Total Area Household Income $4,899,143,195 $81,989,172,861 $8,877,041,207,141
Median Household Income $48,100 $53,121 $55,970
Average Household Income $60,142 $66,058 $74,974
Per Capita Household Income $25,030 $27,177 $28,779
 
Income Less than $15,000 12.60% 11.03% 11.96%
Income $15,000 to $24,999 10.34% 9.20% 9.15%
Income $25,000 to $34,999 12.01% 10.95% 9.99%
Income $35,000 to $49,999 17.23% 16.19% 14.37%
Income $50,000 to $74,999 20.66% 21.05% 18.95%
Income $75,000 to $99,999 13.89% 15.31% 14.07%
Income $100,000 to $124,999 6.74% 7.86% 8.54%
Income $125,000 to $149,999 3.08% 3.64% 5.01%
Income $150,000 to $199,999 1.50% 2.21% 3.59%
Income $200,000 and Over 1.95% 2.56% 4.38%

Household Income: Data on consumer income collected by the Census Bureau covers money income received (exclusive of certain money receipts such as capital gains) before payments for personal income taxes, social security, union dues, medicare deductions, etc. Therefore, money income does not reflect the fact that some families receive part of their income in the form of non-cash benefits, such as food stamps, health benefits, rent-free housing, and goods produced and consumed on the farm.

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Retail Sales Statistics

2010 Retail Sales Statistics Des Moines, IA Iowa United States
Total Retail Sales (Including Food Services) $2,600,498,000 $42,560,527,000 $4,253,550,572,000
Building Materials and Garden Store Sales 7.14% 10.66% 7.42%
Clothing and Accessories Store Sales 4.02% 3.10% 4.47%
Electrical and Appliances Store Sales 2.78% 1.83% 2.37%
Food and Beverage Store Sales 13.12% 13.00% 13.98%
Food Services 8.75% 7.64% 9.50%
Gasoline Stations Store Sales 10.07% 10.39% 7.46%
General Merchandise Store Sales 19.08% 19.95% 17.57%
Health and Personal Care Store Sales 5.57% 4.44% 5.41%
Home Furnishings Store Sales 1.86% 2.16% 2.53%
Miscellaneous Store Sales 2.85% 2.26% 2.94%
Motor Vehicles Store Sales 20.74% 16.01% 16.16%
Nonstore Purchases Store Sales 2.51% 6.70% 7.98%
Sporting Goods Store Sales 1.53% 1.88% 2.20%

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