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Greater Des Moines (DSM) is home to many successful businesses and the region has received numerous accolades over the past several years. These recognitions include being named a top metro for economic development projects, one of the top 10 cities to live and work, one of the best cities for jobs and among the top 10 places with the most job opportunities per capita. Such accomplishments can be attributed to DSM's talented workforce, impressive education ranking and strong business economy. 

Here you will find high level statistics about DSM. You can also access the DSM Data Hub, which is your source for economic, demographic and workforce data and visualizations for DSM and the counties within the region. Find thousands of data points on economic indicators ranging from growth in the workforce to population change to the number of building permits.

For detailed reporting and local insights, connect with the Greater Des Moines Partnership Economic Development team and access a wide range of services and expertise to support your research.