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Waukee

Iowa · 13,790 residents · 21.788 sq mi
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Waukee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,413. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,664 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $183,900. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,790
+169%since 2000
from 5,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
+169%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.8
−4%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
08K16K24K32K1990201020202024Waukee
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,413
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,024 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,703
+43%since 2000
from $24,351 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services30%
US avg: 7%
Public administration27.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,006)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(221)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(12,681)
Black1.3%(173)
Hispanic / Latino3%(412)
Asian2.6%(361)
Other1.4%(189)
Diversity Score19.5%(2,684)
Diversity Score
19
+351%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+89%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukee, Iowa?

Waukee, Iowa has about 13,790 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukee, Iowa?

The typical household in Waukee, Iowa earns about $74,413 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 $183,900, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Waukee, Iowa?

About 50.8% 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 2.8% 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 11,278 residents, a change of about 449 percent over that period.

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