Des Moines City, Washington
As of the census of 2000, there were 29267 people, 11337 households, and 7291 families living in the city. The population density was 4616.5 people per square mile (1782.44/kmē), making it the ninth most densely populated city in Washington. There were 11777 housing units at an average density of 1857.6 per square mile (717.22/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. In the city Age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males. The median age was 37 years, the median age of male residents at 35.9 and the median age of female residents at 38.1. The racial makeup of the city was 21702 White, 2106 Black or African American, 280 American Indian, 2422 Asian, 393 Native Hawaiian, 1392 from two or more races and 972 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $48971, it is Washington's 151st wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $57003, it is the 137th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Washington. The per capita income for the city was $24127, it would be the 106th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Washington. The median income is $27218, Median income for males is $32040, compared with $23409 for females.
In 2000, 7151 pupils and students, of which 3520 are male and 3631 are female, 24.43% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 447 nursery or pri school, 415 kindergarten, 3217 elementary school, 1506 high school and 1566 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 29267 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 29644 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 29558 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 29372 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 29125 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 28825 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 28682 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 28661 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 28863 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 28807 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 28755 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 223 | 224 | 447 |
| Kindergarten | 234 | 181 | 415 |
| Elementary school | 1586 | 1631 | 3217 |
| High school | 708 | 798 | 1506 |
| College or graduate school | 769 | 797 | 1566 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines city, Washington | $48971 | $57003 | $24127 |
| King County, Washington | $53157 | $66035 | $29521 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |