69.9/100
Iowa
Des Moines
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population212,086Annual change-0.09%
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IAMidwestIowa Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Iowa, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalDes Moines
2025 population3,238,387
Annual change+0.25%
Census regionMidwest
Indexed cities5
About Iowa
Iowa is part of the West North Central division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Midwest region, with Des Moines as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 3,238,387 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, and Ankeny.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 3,238,387. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.25%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Des Moines
- Cedar Rapids
- Davenport
- Sioux City
- Ankeny
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Iowa
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
68.5/100
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population137,935Annual change+0.67%
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Iowa
Davenport
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population100,358Annual change-0.11%
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Iowa
Sioux City
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population86,356Annual change-0.10%
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Iowa
Ankeny
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population77,833Annual change+1.80%
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