Des Moines Metro Area Population (1950-2026)
The current metro area population of Des Moines in 2026 is 585,000, a 1.04% increase from 2025.
- The metro area population of Des Moines in 2025 was 579,000, a 1.05% increase from 2024.
- The metro area population of Des Moines in 2024 was 573,000, a 1.24% increase from 2023.
- The metro area population of Des Moines in 2023 was 566,000, a 1.25% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Des Moines Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.