Population, 1980

7,378

Population, 1990

17,283

Population, 1996

23,020

Population Growth, 1980-1990

134%

Population Growth, 1990-1996

33%

Households, 1990

7,054

Hhld Growth Target 1992-2012

2,335

1990 Age Structure:

17 and under

3,477

20%

18 - 64

10,832

63%

65 and over

2,974

17%

Race and Ethnic
Categories, 1990:

White

15,371

89%

African American

648

4%

Asian

897

5%

Hispanic*

529

3%

1994 Number of Business Units:

391

Total Jobs in Des Moines, 1994:

4,727

Manufacturing

32

1990 Median Household Income:

Wholesale/Utilities

205

1989

(1990 Census)

$32,145

Retail

989

1994

(Estimated)

$42,400

Finance/Services

1,944

Government and Other

1,557

Households by Income Category, 1989:

Major Businesses and Employers:

0 - 50%

1,497

21%

City of Des Moines

Wesley Homes Care Center

50 - 80%

1,620

23%

Safeway Stores

Highline School District

80 - 120%

1,653

23%

Furney's Nursery

Highline Community College

120% +

2,339

33%

Masonic Home

Judson Park Retirement Home

Anthony's Home Port

Seatoma Convalescent Center

1990 Median House Value:

$109,100

1990 Median Rental:

$453

% Change Average House Sale, '90-'94 :

15%

% Change Average 2-Bdrm Rental, '90-'94:

11%

1995 Total Housing Units:

8,337

Single Family

**

4,660

Multifamily

3,677

Total New Residential Permits, 1995:

35

Single Family

**

35

Multifamily

0

Total Plats / Lots Applied for in 1995:

0

Total Plats / Lots Recorded in 1995:

0