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Urbandale

Iowa · 48,570 residents (2025 est.) · 22.548 sq mi
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Urbandale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,795. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 50% more than the Iowa median.

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

Total population
46,595
+60%since 2000
from 29,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,066 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 1,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:48,570 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K28K35K42K49K1990201020202024Urbandale
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,795
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,744 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,506
+88%since 2000
from $29,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+8%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,211
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(27,412)
Black1.5%(440)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(465)
Asian1.7%(489)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(3,404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(36,994)
Black4.8%(2,214)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,341)
Asian4.9%(2,283)
Other3.8%(1,763)
Diversity Score44.8%(20,875)
Diversity Score
45
+283%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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