Census Tract 15
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Polk County, Iowa · Des Moines GEOID: 19153001500
Tract Snapshot: Census Tract 15, Polk County, IA
Census Tract 15 is located in Polk County, Iowa, inside the municipal boundary of Des Moines, and contains a population of approximately 2,913 residents per Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Median household income here is $64,263 - a figure the Census Bureau classifies as "Below National Median" when compared with the 2023 national median near $77,000. Median gross rent sits at $1,196 per month, a useful benchmark for renters comparing local housing costs against nearby neighborhoods. Typical owner-occupied homes are valued around $145,300. The tract's poverty rate is 18.4%, measured as the share of residents with income below the federal poverty threshold. Among the 111 Census tracts inside Des Moines with reported income data, this tract ranks #75 by median household income, roughly mid-pack for the city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year 2023 · GEOID: 19153001500 · Note: ACS margins of error widen at tract level
What is a Census Tract, and how current is this data?
Census tracts are small, relatively permanent statistical subdivisions of a county designed by the U.S. Census Bureau to contain roughly 1,200 to 8,000 residents, with boundaries held stable across decades so researchers can track neighborhoods over time. Tract-level figures from the American Community Survey are five-year rolling averages rather than snapshots, that smoothing reduces year-to-year noise in small areas but also means the numbers you see here describe the period ending in the reference year rather than a single moment. For context, we link back to the parent city and state pages where you can compare this tract against its neighbors. See our methodology for the full data-processing explanation.
Location
- Census Tract
- Tract 15
- GEOID (FIPS)
- 19153001500
- County
- Polk County
- State
- Iowa
- Nearest City
- Des Moines
- Coordinates
- 41.613785, -93.611208
Income & Housing
Census ACS 5-Year 2023 estimates for this tract
| Metric | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,263 | Below National Median vs. US ~$77,000 | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,196/mo | Includes utilities in estimate | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Median Home Value | $145,300 | Owner-occupied units only | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | Below federal poverty threshold | ACS 2023 5-Year |
What do people ask about Des Moines, IA?
What is the population of Census Tract 15? +
Census Tract 15 in Polk County, Iowa has a population of approximately 2,913, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in Census Tract 15? +
The median household income in Census Tract 15 (Polk County, IA) is $64,263, based on ACS 5-Year 2023 data. This is considered "Below National Median" relative to the national median of approximately $77,000.
What is the median rent in this area? +
The estimated median gross rent in Census Tract 15 is $1,196 per month, according to Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in Census Tract 15? +
Approximately 18.4% of residents in Census Tract 15 have income below the federal poverty threshold, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
How does Census Tract 15 compare to other neighborhoods in Des Moines? +
Among the 111 Census tracts inside Des Moines with reported income data, this tract ranks #75 by median household income, roughly mid-pack for the city, based on ACS 5-Year 2023 median household income across all reporting tracts in the city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tract boundaries and GEOID from 2023 TIGER/Line files. Population and income data may reflect margins of error for smaller tracts. Last updated: 2026 U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tract boundaries and GEOID from 2023 TIGER/Line files. Population and income data may reflect margins of error for smaller tracts. Last updated: 2026
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