Des Moines County, Iowa

Des Moines County: County in Iowa, United States

About

Des Moines County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,325 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,708 inhabitants. Its county seat is Burlington. The county was created 190 years ago in 1833.

Des Moines County is a county located in southeastern Iowa along the Mississippi River. As of 2019, the population was 39,464. The county seat is Burlington, which had a population of 24,977 as of 2020.

Some key facts about Des Moines County:

  • Des Moines County was organized in 1834 and named after the Des Moines River which flows through it.
  • The county's economy relies heavily on manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Major employers include Great River Health, GE, and Shearer's Foods.
  • Burlington is home to the Snake Alley, once named the "crookedest street in the world" by Ripley's Believe it or Not.
  • Fort Madison is located within Des Moines County and contains the oldest continuously operating penitentiary west of the Mississippi River, the Iowa State Penitentiary.
  • The county operates under a board of supervisors form of government and contains 6 unincorporated communities and 16 townships.
  • Popular attractions include the Heritage Museum, Burlington Riverfront, and the Port of Burlington. The county highlights its history as part of the steamboat era.

Des Moines County has a diverse economic base and unique attractions that highlight the history and culture of southeastern Iowa. The Mississippi River valley setting provides scenic views and recreation opportunities within the county.

Des Moines County locator map
Location of Des Moines County on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Des Moines County

Population : 38,708 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
Different from : Des Moines
Area : 1113 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.2%
Land as percent of area : 96.8%
Named for : Des Moines River
Altitude : 692 feet / 211 meters
Capital : Burlington
Establishment : January 01, 1834
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 10:57:58 (28th March 2024)
Density : 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.18% (2010-2020)
Des Moines County Court House - Burlington Iowa image
Des Moines County Court House - Burlington Iowa
Des Moines County Court House - Burlington Iowa image

Geography

Des Moines County is located at 40°55'23"N 91°10'53"W (40.9231800, -91.1814700). It has 5 neighbors: Lee County, Louisa County, Hancock County, Henderson County and Henry County.

Des Moines County map

The largest city of Des Moines County is Burlington with a population of 24,516. Other cities include, West Burlington population 2,875, Mediapolis population 1,514, Danville population 896 and Middletown population 335. See all Des Moines County cities & populated places.

Des Moines County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Des Moines County.

City Name Population Title
Burlington 24,516 City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
West Burlington 2,875 City in Iowa
Mediapolis 1,514 City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
Danville 896 City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
Middletown 335 City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
Patterson 163 City in Madison County, Iowa, United States

Des Moines County has 5 neighbours.

  • Burlington

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Des Moines County decreased by 4.18% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 40,325 - census
2011 40,066 -0.65% estimation process
2012 40,229 0.41% estimation process
2013 40,395 0.41% estimation process
2014 40,096 -0.75% estimation process
2015 39,874 -0.56% estimation process
2016 39,613 -0.66% estimation process
2017 39,326 -0.73% estimation process
2018 39,149 -0.45% estimation process
2019 38,967 -0.47% estimation process
2020 38,708 -0.67% estimation process

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People born in Des Moines County (3)

People born in Des Moines County, including judge Charles E. Wolverton, politician Dennis Cohoon, painter Agnes Weinrich, .

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