City of Des Moines, Polk County, IA Public Records

Iowa Public Records Search

Been Verified
About This Page
Search the City of Des Moines, public records using best found research sources online. This City zip code is 50301 with a total population of 203,433. Look up recorded information of Des Moines, including demographics and local economy. Link to all levels of Des Moines, government and their sites with services which provide public information. Current economy, business and housing data. Read about up to date current events and what is occurring in the City of Des Moines. Find out about the background of residents and recorded statistics. Request criminal records specific to the City of Des Moines, from law enforcement departments with access to the state's repository with official background check of arrests and convicted felonies. Access a directory aimed toward producing open public records and instant information available online. Des Moines sources are added on a regular basis for the best and most current services.
[...] Read More
  • Where can I find if the most acceptable source for a background check is private companies or government entities?
    The terms 'official' and 'background checks are comprehensive and can have various meanings. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Record Dissemination Unit allows the public to request information with and without waivers. It may be the closest to an official search, but this request only includes criminal records, not a full background check. This still leaves two issues: whether a specific employer authorizes the state's criminal record search and whether records other than the history of criminal convictions are required. For example, a taxi or delivery company would also require driving records in addition to the Department of Public Safety's search. Even for government entities, the standards are still set by the employer.
    Open-Public-Records.com (Staff)
Des Moines, IA Free Public Records Directory

Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

Des Moines, IA Crime Records (Updated 03/04/2025)
  • Violent Crime:
    1,340
  • Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
    2
  • Rape:
    109
  • Robbery:
    165
  • Aggravated Assault:
    1,064
  • Property Crime:
    6,762
  • Burglary:
    738
  • Larceny Theft:
    4,580
  • Motor Vehicle Theft:
    1,444
  • Arson:
    27
Des Moines, IA Census Data

  • Information About People and Demographics

  • Total population of residents
    203,433
  • White resident population recorded
    155,469
  • Black or African American resident population recorded
    20,842
  • American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
    1,008
  • Asian resident population recorded
    8,990
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
    149
  • Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
    24,334
  • Resident population of some other race recorded
    10,158
  • Resident population of two or more races recorded
    6,817
Closest Cities and Towns to Des Moines, IA
Menu