Time Zone: Des Moines County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Burlington is the Seat for Des Moines County.
Des Moines County was founded September 6, 1834.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Des Moines had a population of 41,058 people. This is a decrease of 3.05% since the last Census (which gave a population of 42,351 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Des Moines represented 1.45% of the total population of Iowa, making it the state's 12th most populous county (out of 99 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 40,325 | -4.78% | -1.79% since 2009 |
2009 | 41,058 | -3.05% | +0.62% since 2008 |
2008 | 40,803 | -3.66% | +0.42% since 2007 |
2007 | 40,634 | -4.05% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 42,351 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Des Moines County Census Page for Des Moines County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Des Moines County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Des Moines County):
Websites for Des Moines County
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