Ranking of Des Moines, IA Cities and Places By population in 2020

Updated on June 27, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, among all Des Moines, IA cities and places, Burlington city had the highest population (23.97K), followed by Balance of Des Moines County (8.69K), and West Burlington city (3.20K).

The chart below shows the top 6 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Des Moines cities and places.

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Ranking of Des Moines, IA Cities and Places By population in 2020
Burlington city
Balance of Des Moines County
West Burlington city
Mediapolis city
Danville city
Middletown city
Ranking of Des Moines, IA Cities and Places By population in 2020
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Rank City or Place Population
1 Burlington city 23968
2 Balance of Des Moines County 8689
3 West Burlington city 3198
4 Mediapolis city 1687
5 Danville city 951
6 Middletown city 363