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Des Moines, WA

Founded 1959King CountyElev. 28 m
Population
32,545
Median home
$539,800
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Des Moines

Des Moines is home to roughly 32,545 residents. Des Moines was founded in 1959 and sits in King County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $89,787. Homes carry a median value of $539,800, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (45.9%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,545
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$89,787
Per-capita income
$42,963
Poverty rate
10.7%
High-school grad or higher
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
Unemployment
7.2%
Avg. commute
30.6 min
Work from home
12.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White45.9%
Hispanic or Latino20.9%
Black10.8%
Asian12%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.9%
Service22.1%
Sales & office15.5%
Production, transportation & material moving14.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$539,800
Median gross rent
$1,727/mo
Owner-occupied
60.8%
Median year built
1974
Households
12,066
Avg. household size
2.63

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Des Moines has 10 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading55%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cascade Public SchoolsHighGrades 9–12charter
Gateway to CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Maritime High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mount Rainier High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Pacific Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Des Moines ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Midway ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
North Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Parkside ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Woodmont K-8 SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
Des Moines311
Washington365
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime81% above national
Des Moines3,539
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Des Moines Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Des Moines.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · King County
AvalancheVery High
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Des Moines is in King County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Des Moines was founded in 1959 and sits in King County. Elevation ~28 m.

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Registered sex offenders in Des Moines, WA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Des Moines, Washington.

Ryan Dale Johnson, 28
Des Moines · 98198
Shaun Ryan Moores, 40
Des Moines · 98198
AKA Shawn Moores, Daniel Patrick Moores
Michael Wayne Lee, 62
Des Moines · 98198
AKA Rocky Lee, Michael W Lee
James Alan Delong, 79
Des Moines · 98198
AKA Jim Delong, James Lee

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Des Moines — frequently asked

What is the population of Des Moines, Washington?
Des Moines has a population of about 32,545, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Des Moines?
The median home value in Des Moines is $539,800, and the median gross rent is $1,727/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Des Moines safe? What is the crime rate?
Des Moines Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 311 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Des Moines face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates King County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Des Moines?
Des Moines has 10 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Des Moines?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Des Moines. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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