Des Moines
Village in Union County, New Mexico
Des Moines is a village in Union County, New Mexico, with 117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,647 ft (2,026 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Folsom, 7.6 miles NW.
- 117residents (2020 Census)
- 6,647 ftelevation · 2,026 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 134 / sq mipopulation density
- 88418ZIP code
About Des Moines
Des Moines ("Dez Moynz") is a village in Union County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 117 in the 2020 census. The population has been declining since its peak in about 1920. Des Moines is a small village surrounded by large cattle ranches. Inactive volcanoes dot the region.
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Living in Des Moines
- Median household income
- $63,864
- Median home value
- $152,500
- Median age
- 17.8
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Des Moines had 117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 134 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Des Moines at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 117 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,647 ft (2,026 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7613° N, 103.8341° W |
| ZIP code | 88418 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3520480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Des Moines
- Folsom7.6 mi NW
- Capulin9.4 mi W
- Grenville16.9 mi SE
- Branson, CO17.8 mi N
- Raton34.7 mi W
- Kim, CO42.8 mi NE
- Clayton43.8 mi SE
- Trinidad, CO46.2 mi NW
- Hoehne, CO47.2 mi NW
- El Moro, CO47.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Des Moines
What county is Des Moines in?
Des Moines is in Union County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Des Moines, NM?
117 people lived in Des Moines at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Des Moines, NM?
The ZIP code of Des Moines is 88418.
What is the elevation of Des Moines?
6,647 feet (2,026 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Des Moines?
Folsom (7.6 mi), Capulin (9.4 mi), Grenville (16.9 mi), Branson (17.8 mi), Raton (34.7 mi).
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