Demographics

Location

Des Moines County is located in southeastern Iowa, its eastern border runs alongside the Mississippi River. The county seat is Burlington, Iowa.

Size

• Population, as of the 2010 Census: 40,325
• Area of the county: 416 square miles of land
• Compared to other Iowa counties: 15th largest based on population

County Government

• Understanding County Government - This pamphlet gives a general overview of county government in Iowa

Communities within Des Moines County