CITY
Urbandale
Iowa · 48,570 residents (2025 est.) · 22.5 sq mi
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Urbandale is home to 46,595 people in Iowa. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 17,523 people. Households here earn about 50% more than in Iowa as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on income. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 78% of homes are owner-occupied.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
46,595
+60%since 2000
from 29,072 in 2000
48,570 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
Land area
22.5 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
202447K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(2,468)
5 to 97.5%(3,487)
10 to 147.7%(3,610)
15 to 196.7%(3,142)
20 to 244.4%(2,054)
25 to 3412.4%(5,767)
35 to 4414.7%(6,867)
45 to 5413.3%(6,214)
55 to 6413.1%(6,105)
65 to 748.9%(4,134)
75 to 844%(1,873)
85 and over1.9%(874)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$112,795
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,744 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.7%
Public administration17.3%
Information10.4%
Retail trade8.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$335,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
3.0
+25%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(27,412)
Black1.5%(440)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(465)
Asian1.7%(489)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(36,994)
Black4.8%(2,214)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,341)
Asian4.9%(2,283)
Other3.8%(1,763)
45
+152%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican4.3%(2,007)
Puerto Rican1.2%(562)
Central American1%(456)
Honduran0.6%(279)
Spaniard0.3%(129)
Costa Rican0.2%(81)
Salvadoran0.1%(57)
Cuban0.1%(52)
South American0.1%(42)
Guatemalan0%(23)
Ecuadorian0%(21)
Peruvian0%(21)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Panamanian0%(16)
Asian origin
Laotian0.8%(388)
Asian Indian0.8%(360)
Burmese0.7%(328)
Vietnamese0.7%(312)
Kazakh0.5%(250)
Chinese0.5%(239)
Korean0.2%(107)
Filipino0.1%(44)
Taiwanese0.1%(36)
Nepalese0.1%(27)
Sri Lankan0%(13)
Ancestry
German30.2%(14,060)
English13.8%(6,439)
Irish13.8%(6,432)
Norwegian4.9%(2,300)
Dutch3.2%(1,476)
American2.9%(1,339)
Italian2.5%(1,187)
Swedish2.5%(1,168)
Scottish2.4%(1,118)
Subsaharan African2%(942)
French1.8%(825)
Danish1.3%(618)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.2%(574)
Welsh1.1%(506)
Czech1%(452)
Swiss0.8%(358)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(205)
Croatian0.3%(162)
Arab0.3%(149)
Lebanese0.3%(149)
British0.3%(147)
Hungarian0.3%(140)
Serbian0.2%(108)
Lithuanian0.2%(105)
Greek0.2%(103)
West Indian0.2%(100)
Canadian0.2%(84)
Jamaican0.2%(81)
Iranian0.2%(74)
Russian0.1%(66)
Ethiopian0.1%(66)
Nigerian0.1%(56)
Belgian0.1%(53)
Latvian0.1%(41)
Austrian0.1%(34)
Ghanaian0.1%(32)
Trinidadian & Tobagonian0%(19)
French Canadian0%(11)
Turkish0%(10)
Finnish0%(6)
Bulgarian0%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Section 08
People & community
Computer in household
97.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(5,781)
Married59.7%(11,256)
Widowed2.7%(507)
Divorced7%(1,324)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(4,583)
Married60.5%(10,984)
Widowed7.5%(1,359)
Divorced6.8%(1,236)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09
Health coverage
Direct-purchase
12.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
VA health care
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
79.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
26.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)37.5%(850)
Gulf War (1990s)24.6%(558)
Vietnam era30.7%(695)
Korean War2.5%(56)
World War II1.7%(38)
Share of the 2,264 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Urbandale, Iowa?
Urbandale, Iowa has about 46,595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Urbandale, Iowa?
The typical household in Urbandale, Iowa earns about $112,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Urbandale, Iowa expensive?
In Urbandale, Iowa, the median home is worth about $335,500, and the typical rent is about $1,211 a month.
How educated are people in Urbandale, Iowa?
About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Urbandale, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Urbandale, Iowa?
About 6.8% of people in Urbandale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
Has Urbandale, Iowa grown since 1990?
Yes, Urbandale, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,095 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.
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