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Urbandale

Iowa · 45,580 residents · 22.548 sq mi
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Urbandale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,961. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,580
+57%since 2000
from 29,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,021 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 1,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K28K35K42K49K1990201020202024Urbandale
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,961
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,328
+53%since 2000
from $29,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(37,292)
Black4%(1,823)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2,225)
Asian5.5%(2,488)
Other1.7%(774)
Diversity Score36.7%(16,714)
Diversity Score
37
+213%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Urbandale, Iowa?

Urbandale, Iowa has about 45,580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Urbandale, Iowa?

The typical household in Urbandale, Iowa earns about $95,961 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 $242,500, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Urbandale, Iowa?

About 49.1% 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 5.4% 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 22,080 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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