Des Moines, IA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 217,521 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +9.5%

Population (male): 106,131

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $818.

Poverty (breakdown): (11.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.8% for Black residents, 27.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 48.9% for American Indian residents, 6.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 28.5% for other race residents, 30.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 712 registered sex offenders living in Des Moines, Iowa as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Des Moines is 302 to 1.>

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $51,355 (it was $38,408 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $26,520 (it was $19,467 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $134,300 (it was $79,900 in 2000) Des Moines:$134,300IA:$149,100

Des Moines is an important city in U.S. presidential politics; as the state's capital, it is the site of the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. Many presidential candidates set up campaign headquarters in Des Moines. A 2007 article in The New York Times said, "If you have any desire to witness presidential candidates in the most close-up and intimate of settings, there is arguably no better place to go than Des Moines."

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Des Moines, IA Locations

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Des Moines, IA Testing Locations

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1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 416 0.1 miles

1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 416
DES MOINES, IA 50316
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2100 DIXON ST STE E 1.4 miles

2100 DIXON ST STE E
DES MOINES, IA 50316
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1200 PLEASANT ST 1.6 miles

1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
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2417 UNIVERSITY AVE 2.1 miles

2417 UNIVERSITY AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50311
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1650 E MADISON AVE 2.4 miles

1650 E MADISON AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50313
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2340 EUCLID AVE 2.7 miles

2340 EUCLID AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
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1233 8TH ST 5.4 miles

1233 8TH ST
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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5911 MEREDITH DR STE D 5.5 miles

5911 MEREDITH DR STE D
DES MOINES, IA 50322
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5731 GREENDALE RD STE 100 6.4 miles

5731 GREENDALE RD STE 100
JOHNSTON, IA 50131
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3770 8TH ST SW 6.8 miles

3770 8TH ST SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009
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2700 WESTOWN PKWY STE 270 6.8 miles

2700 WESTOWN PKWY STE 270
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111 7.0 miles

1810 SW White Birch Circle Ste 111
ANKENY, IA 50023
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1824 SW WHITE BIRCH CIR 7.0 miles

1824 SW WHITE BIRCH CIR
ANKENY, IA 50023
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11144 AURORA AVE 8.8 miles

11144 AURORA AVE
URBANDALE, IA 50322
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11208 AURORA AVE BLDG 12 8.8 miles

11208 AURORA AVE BLDG 12
URBANDALE, IA 50322
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640 S 50TH ST UNIT 1100 8.8 miles

640 S 50TH ST UNIT 1100
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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11319 AURORA AVE, 9.0 miles

11319 AURORA AVE,
URBANDALE, IA 50322
Categories: URBANDALE IA

12871 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 130 9.6 miles

12871 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 130
CLIVE, IA 50325
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6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 124 9.8 miles

6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 124
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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108 N JEFFERSON WAY 16.7 miles

108 N JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Categories: INDIANOLA IA

507 14TH ST 19.1 miles

507 14TH ST
DALLAS CENTER, IA 50063
Categories: DALLAS CENTER IA

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Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in most cities and towns throughout the United States. Providing drug testing, alcohol testing, DNA testing and other related services. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available in most cases. To schedule a test please call our scheduling department at 1-800-221-4291 or you may schedule your test online utilizing your zip code in which you are located.

Employers - Accredited Drug Testing provides easy, convenient, confidential and cost-effective drug testing services, including pre-employment drug testing, random drug testing, post-accident drug testing and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. We can also assist you with the implementation of your drug free workplace program with drug policy development, supervisor training, employee education and on-going consultation. In many cases a company certified as a drug free workplace can receive discounts on their workers' compensation insurance premiums along with lowering employee absenteeism, enhancing workplace safety and improving employee morale. To open a no cost employer drug testing account click here or call our office at 1-800-221-4291

Individuals - If you are an individual in need of a drug, alcohol or DNA test, Accredited Drug Testing is your one stop shopping for all your testing needs. Simply call our customer service staff at 1-800-221-4291 or you may register online. There is no need to open an account or be affiliated with any company. Accredited Drug Testing offers drug testing for personal, court ordered, probation, child custody or any other reason you may need! To schedule a test please call our scheduling department at 1-800-221-4291 or you may schedule your test online utilizing your zip code in which you are located.

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Local Area Info: Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/d??m??n/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in the United States with 634,725 residents according to the 2016 estimate by the United States Census Bureau, and is the second largest metropolitan area in the state after that of Omaha, Nebraska, which includes three counties in southwest Iowa.

Des Moines is a major center of the U.S. insurance industry, and has a sizable financial services and publishing business base. The city was credited as the "number one spot for U.S. insurance companies" in a Business Wire article and named the third-largest "insurance capital" of the world. The city is the headquarters for the Principal Financial Group, the Meredith Corporation, Ruan Transportation, EMC Insurance Companies, and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Other major corporations such as Wells Fargo, Voya Financial, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, ACE Limited, Marsh, Monsanto, and DuPont Pioneer have large operations in or near the metropolitan area. In recent years, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and Facebook have built data-processing and logistical facilities in the Des Moines area. Forbes ranked Des Moines as the "Best Place for Business" in both 2010 and 2013. In 2014, NBC ranked Des Moines as the "Wealthiest City in America" according to its criteria.

Des Moines is an important city in U.S. presidential politics; as the state's capital, it is the site of the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. Many presidential candidates set up campaign headquarters in Des Moines. A 2007 article in The New York Times said, "If you have any desire to witness presidential candidates in the most close-up and intimate of settings, there is arguably no better place to go than Des Moines."

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 217,521 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +9.5%

Population (male): 106,131

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $818.

Poverty (breakdown): (11.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.8% for Black residents, 27.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 48.9% for American Indian residents, 6.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 28.5% for other race residents, 30.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 712 registered sex offenders living in Des Moines, Iowa as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Des Moines is 302 to 1.>

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $51,355 (it was $38,408 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $26,520 (it was $19,467 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $134,300 (it was $79,900 in 2000) Des Moines:$134,300IA:$149,100

Des Moines is an important city in U.S. presidential politics; as the state's capital, it is the site of the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. Many presidential candidates set up campaign headquarters in Des Moines. A 2007 article in The New York Times said, "If you have any desire to witness presidential candidates in the most close-up and intimate of settings, there is arguably no better place to go than Des Moines."