The map below shows majority race by area in the Des Moines metro area, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Des Moines racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
Majority Race Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Multiple/Other
The majority race in Des Moines overall is white at 81.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 7.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Des Moines, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.1% |
Hispanic |
7.3% |
Black |
5.0% |
Asian |
4.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Des Moines, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
81.1% |
Hispanic |
7.3% |
Black |
5.0% |
Asian |
4.0% |
Native American |
0.2% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Des Moines, IA
The map below shows diversity in Des Moines. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
