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Des Moines city, IA

ZIP 50314 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50314

50314 has a population of 10,203 with a median age of 31.7 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.2%-41% vs US avg
x
Black
36.9%+197% vs US avg
x
Asian
11.9%+103% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.1%+37% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.5%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
9.5%-42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
28.1%+153% vs US avg
x
High school
27.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.2%-35% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
68/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
36.2%+215% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+168% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.7%-39% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.9%+159% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.8%+810% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishSudanese

Health & Community Indicators in 50314

Poverty Rate
36.2%+215% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.7%-39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+168% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.9%+159% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.5%+56% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
30.8%+163% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
52.8%+810% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,203
Median age31.7
Poverty rate36.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.2%
Hispanic20.1%
Black36.9%
Asian11.9%
Foreign-born37.2%