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Des Moines County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Des Moines County has 38,077 residents, down 2.0% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 804 households moved in and 800 moved out (+4 net), bringing in a net $0.7M of income. Median household income is $62,928, the median home $136,500 and median rent $904 a month.
In Iowa: 70th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 20th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 85th of 99 counties for median household income · 76th of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Des Moines County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County, IA | 87 | $4.0M |
| Henry County, IA | 76 | $3.2M |
| Henderson County, IL | 47 | $2.3M |
| Cook County, IL | 33 | $1.0M |
| Louisa County, IA | 33 | $1.5M |
| Scott County, IA | 28 | $1.8M |
| Johnson County, IA | 25 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Des Moines County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County, IA | 84 | $3.5M |
| Henry County, IA | 60 | $2.5M |
| Johnson County, IA | 46 | $2.0M |
| Henderson County, IL | 33 | $1.3M |
| Linn County, IA | 31 | $1.3M |
| Polk County, IA | 28 | $1.6M |
| Cook County, IL | 23 | $0.8M |
| Scott County, IA | 22 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.