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Des Moines, NM
Village in Union County, New Mexico.
Population
174
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
200
ZIP codes
0
Des Moines and its ZIP codes
Des Moines at a glance
- Des Moines is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Des Moines, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Des Moines.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,276
1,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,255
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.2M
FY 2026, $7,414 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Des Moines, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
758
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Des Moines, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities near Des Moines
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FolsomVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| CapulinCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| GrenvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Branson, COTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Des Moines, NM in?
- Des Moines is in Union County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Des Moines, NM?
- About 174 people live in Des Moines, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Des Moines?
- Nearby places include Folsom (7.4 mi), Capulin (9.2 mi), Grenville (17 mi), Branson, CO (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023