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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Urbandale

Iowa · 29,072 residents · 22.548 sq mi
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Urbandale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,744. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $131,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,072
+24%since 1990
from 23,500 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,289 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,042 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+11%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K28K35K42K49K1990201020202024Urbandale
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,744
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,686 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,021
+51%since 1990
from $19,200 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$645
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $515 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.2
+8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(22,822)
Black0.7%(161)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(152)
Asian1.9%(445)
Diversity Score8.6%(2,012)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(27,412)
Black1.5%(440)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(465)
Asian1.7%(489)
Diversity Score11.7%(3,404)
12
+37%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 37.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 95.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−36%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Urbandale, Iowa?

Urbandale, Iowa has about 29,072 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Urbandale, Iowa?

The typical household in Urbandale, Iowa earns about $59,744 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 $131,100, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Urbandale, Iowa?

About 43.7% 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 3.7% 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 5,572 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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