16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Des Moines, Iowa

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Des Moines, Iowa

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Des Moines, Iowa compared

How does Des Moines, Iowa compare to other Iowa and National averages?

  • Des Moines, Iowa

    16.6%

  • Iowa

    11.1% (-33% lower than Des Moines, Iowa)

  • National average

    12.2% (-27% lower than Des Moines, Iowa)

16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Des Moines, Iowa

Historical Timeline

16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Des Moines, Iowa historical data

  • 2021 - 12.8%

    The 2021 12.8% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 14.5%

    The 2022 increase to 14.5% from 2021 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.6%

    The 2023 increase to 16.6% from 2022 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.

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