Des Moines, WA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Des Moines was 32,408, a 1.22% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Des Moines's population was 32,808, a decline of 0.19% compared to a population of 32,870 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Des Moines, WA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Des Moines increased by 2,866. In this period, the peak population was 32,870 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 -0.8%
2003 28,840 -286 -0.98%
2004 28,710 -130 -0.45%
2005 28,746 36 0.13%
2006 28,975 229 0.8%
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 1.3%
2013 30,733 215 0.7%
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 32,870 529 1.64%
2021 32,808 -62 -0.19%
2022 32,408 -400 -1.22%
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Des Moines, WA population from 2000 to 2022

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 3,095 (10.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Des Moines's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Des Moines's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 32,408. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Des Moines's population peaked in year 2020 at 32,870.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Des Moines's population was lowest in year 2004 at 28,710.

Des Moines, WA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Des Moines grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Des Moines had an average annual population growth rate of 0.44% per year. Overall the population grew 9.70% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Des Moines's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Des Moines's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.44% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 462. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2017 to 2018, Des Moines's population grew the most with an increase of 800 (2.54%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Des Moines's population declined the most with a negative growth of 400 (-1.22%).

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 462 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 62 (0.19%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 400 (1.22%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Des Moines, WA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Des Moines increased by 1,675 (5.45%). The population was highest at 32,870 in the year 2020 and lowest at 30,733 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.61%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Des Moines, WA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Des Moines population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Des Moines across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Des Moines was 32,408, a 1.22% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Des Moines population was 32,808, a decline of 0.19% compared to a population of 32,870 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Des Moines increased by 2,866. In this period, the peak population was 32,870 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Des Moines population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Des Moines is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Des Moines population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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