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Waukee

Iowa · 34,890 residents (2025 est.) · 21.788 sq mi
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The short version

Waukee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,029. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 24,110 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $350,500. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,236
+470%since 2000
from 5,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
+154%since 2009
from 528 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34,890 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
08K16K24K32K1990201020202024Waukee
202429K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.6%(2,234)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(2,224)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(2,440)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(1,509)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(1,442)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.8%(4,915)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.3%(4,770)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(3,918)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.7%(2,534)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.2%(1,809)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(1,071)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(370)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,029
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,024 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,193
+127%since 2000
from $24,351 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+19%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration21%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waukee on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,006)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(22,337)
Black5.1%(1,478)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,733)
Asian6.5%(1,910)
Other6.1%(1,778)
Diversity Score
50
+443%since 2009
from 9 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
Mexican3.5%(1,015)
Colombian0.6%(164)
Peruvian0.4%(108)
Puerto Rican0.3%(101)
Guatemalan0.3%(93)
Chilean0.3%(86)
Costa Rican0.3%(83)
Dominican0%(12)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.6%(1,048)
Nepalese0.8%(242)
Vietnamese0.5%(148)
Laotian0.5%(138)
Korean0.4%(119)
Filipino0.2%(69)
Malaysian0.2%(47)
Chinese0.1%(34)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German25.7%(7,521)
Irish16.5%(4,818)
English13.2%(3,850)
Norwegian3.6%(1,065)
Italian3.4%(990)
French3%(879)
Swedish2.7%(785)
Dutch2.3%(678)
American2.3%(658)
Arab1.7%(511)
Scottish1.7%(503)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1%(304)
Czech0.9%(255)
Finnish0.7%(212)
Polish0.6%(181)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(178)
Moroccan0.6%(174)
Egyptian0.5%(147)
Swiss0.4%(114)
Brazilian0.4%(113)
Ethiopian0.4%(110)
Austrian0.3%(101)
Kenyan0.2%(73)
Welsh0.2%(73)
Belgian0.2%(64)
Iranian0.2%(59)
Greek0.2%(45)
Croatian0.1%(40)
Russian0.1%(36)
Hungarian0.1%(29)
Lebanese0.1%(24)
Nigerian0.1%(21)
Romanian0.1%(15)
Turkish0%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.4%(3,441)
Married59.7%(6,537)
Widowed0.9%(98)
Divorced8%(875)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(2,930)
Married57.4%(6,539)
Widowed6.1%(695)
Divorced10.7%(1,223)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukee, Iowa?

Waukee, Iowa has about 29,236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukee, Iowa?

The typical household in Waukee, Iowa earns about $101,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukee, Iowa expensive?

In Waukee, Iowa, the median home is worth about $350,500, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Waukee, Iowa?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waukee, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waukee, Iowa?

About 7.4% of people in Waukee, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waukee, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Waukee, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,724 residents, a change of about 1064 percent over that period.

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