Des Moines metropolitan area
The Des Moines metropolitan area, officially known as the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is located at the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River. Des Moines serves as the capital of the U.S. state of Iowa. The metro area consists of six counties in central Iowa: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, Guthrie, and Jasper. The Des Moines–Ames–West Des Moines Combined Statistical Area (CSA) encompasses the separate metropolitan area of Ames (Story County), and the separate micropolitan areas of Pella (Marion County), Boone (Boone County) and Oskaloosa (Mahaska County). The Des Moines area is a fast-growing metro area.
Greater Des Moines | |
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Metropolitan statistical area | |
| Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area | |
Map of Counties in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area | |
| Coordinates: 41°34′48″N 93°36′45″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Iowa |
| Largest city | Des Moines |
| Other cities | - West Des Moines - Ankeny - Urbandale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,610 sq mi (9,300 km2) |
| Highest elevation | N/A ft (N/A m) |
| Lowest elevation | 750 ft (228.6 m) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 740,363 |
| • Rank | 82nd in the U.S. |
| • Density | 196.5/sq mi (75.9/km2) |
Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area
| County | Seat | 2020 Census | 2010 Census | Change | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | Des Moines | 492,401 | 430,640 | +14.34% | 592 sq mi (1,530 km2) | 832/sq mi (321/km2) |
| Dallas | Adel | 99,678 | 66,135 | +50.72% | 592 sq mi (1,530 km2) | 168/sq mi (65/km2) |
| Warren | Indianola | 52,403 | 46,225 | +13.37% | 573 sq mi (1,480 km2) | 91/sq mi (35/km2) |
| Jasper | Newton | 37,813 | 36,842 | +2.64% | 733 sq mi (1,900 km2) | 52/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Madison | Winterset | 16,549 | 15,679 | +5.55% | 562 sq mi (1,460 km2) | 29/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Guthrie | Guthrie Center | 10,623 | 10,954 | −3.02% | 593 sq mi (1,540 km2) | 18/sq mi (7/km2) |
| Total | 709,466 | 606,475 | +16.98% | 3,610 sq mi (9,300 km2) | 197/sq mi (76/km2) |
Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA Combined Statistical Area
| Statistical Area | 2020 Census | 2010 Census | Change | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area | 709,466 | 606,475 | +16.98% | 3,610 sq mi (9,300 km2) | 197/sq mi (76/km2) |
| Ames, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (Story County) | 98,537 | 89,542 | +10.05% | 574 sq mi (1,490 km2) | 172/sq mi (66/km2) |
| Pella, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area (Marion County) | 33,414 | 33,309 | +0.32% | 571 sq mi (1,480 km2) | 59/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Boone, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area (Boone County) | 26,715 | 26,306 | +1.55% | 574 sq mi (1,490 km2) | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Oskaloosa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area (Mahaska County) | 22,190 | 22,381 | −0.85% | 573 sq mi (1,480 km2) | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Total | 890,322 | 778,013 | +14.44% | 5,902 sq mi (15,290 km2) | 151/sq mi (58/km2) |