Iowa

Des Moines, capital of Iowa

Culture and commerce converge in Des Moines, Iowa's capital city.

Statistics

Population 198,682
Age
Under 5 14,893
5 to 19 40,308
20 to 44 78,408
45 to 64 40,514
65 to 84 20,942
85 and older 3,617
Median Age 33.8
Gender
Men 96,157
Women 102,525
Race/ethnicity
White 163,494
Black 16,025
Am. Indian 705
Asian 6,946
Other 7,082
Two or more races 4,430
Hispanic 13,138
Housing
Owner-occupied homes 52,119
Renter occupied homes 28,385

Households
Total 80,504
Married couple family 35,156
Married with children under 18 15,547
Single-mother with children under 18 6,345
Avg. family size 3.04

1. What is the capital of Iowa?
Iowa City
Des Moines
Marshalltown
2. What is the population of the capital of Iowa?
Around 200,000
100,000
10,000
3. About how many people in the capital of Iowa are of Native American ancestry ?
70
705
7050
4. What group makes up the majority of the population?
Women
Men
5. What is the portal where Iowans meet?
www.iowa.com
www.stateofiowa.com
www.iowan.com

 

6. What is the topography of Iowa?
Grasslands
Mountains
Swamp

7. What is the main grain produced in Iowa?
Corn
Wheat
Soy
8. Which word best describes typical winters in Iowa?
Harsh
Mild
Warm
8. In the beginning Iowa was actually part of:
the Mexican territory
the Louisiana Purchase
the 13 colonies



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