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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Urbandale

Iowa · 23,500 residents · 22.548 sq mi
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Urbandale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,686. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 5,572 residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $86,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,500
−19%vs 2000
vs 29,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,042 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
21K28K35K42K49K1990201020202024Urbandale
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,686
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,744 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,200
−34%vs 2000
vs $29,021 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$86,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $131,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$515
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $645 in 2000
US average: $450
71.7%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
28.3% rent
2.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(22,822)
Black0.7%(161)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(152)
Asian1.9%(445)
Other0.3%(72)
Diversity Score8.6%(2,012)
9
−27%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+56%vs 2000
vs 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Urbandale, Iowa?

Urbandale, Iowa has about 23,500 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Urbandale, Iowa?

The typical household in Urbandale, Iowa earns about $42,686 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 $86,500, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Urbandale, Iowa?

About 37.5% 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 2.7% of people in Urbandale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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