South Des Moines
A diverse, historically immigrant south side.
7,211
51%
$39,679
$1,001
South Des Moines by the numbers
South Des Moines is roughly balanced, about 51% men to 49% women.
Median individual income in South Des Moines is about $39,700.
Iowa registers voters by party, and Polk County is about 37% Democratic to 30% Republican, with a 32% No Party bloc.
The median renter in South Des Moines pays about $1,000 a month.
About 7,200 South Des Moines residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
On the ground
Local date spots
Real venues in South Des Moines, scraped from Google Maps. Ratings and review counts are live Google data — never paid placement.
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7 Brew Coffee
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Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
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Bubba
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Buzzard Billy’s
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Cafe con Leche
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Ceviche Bar
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Club 2000
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Francies
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Freedom Blend Coffee
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Mullets Restaurant Des Moines
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Thirsty Sportsman
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Wicked Rabbit Sports Bar