| Place Name | Des Moines Township (Polk County) |
| Place Type | Township |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2021) | 102,485 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 70.47% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 3rd |
| State House Districts | 32,34,35,36,41 |
| State Senate Districts | 16,17,18,21 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 70.47% |
| African American | 11.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.28% |
| Asian | 7.02% |
| Native American | 0.03% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 10.51% |