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Waukee

Iowa · 23,940 residents · 21.788 sq mi
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Waukee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,371. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 18,814 residents. 57% 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 $248,400. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,940
+367%since 2000
from 5,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
+367%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+3%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
08K16K24K32K1990201020202024Waukee
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,371
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,024 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,927
+93%since 2000
from $24,351 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(19,553)
Black3.7%(890)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,253)
Asian5.3%(1,264)
Other4.3%(1,025)
Diversity Score40.8%(9,778)
Diversity Score
41
+846%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukee, Iowa?

Waukee, Iowa has about 23,940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukee, Iowa?

The typical household in Waukee, Iowa earns about $94,371 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 $248,400, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Waukee, Iowa?

About 56.7% 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 3.3% 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 21,428 residents, a change of about 853 percent over that period.

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