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Waukee

County:
Dallas County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
21.788
State:
Iowa

Waukee is a city located in Dallas County, Iowa. Waukee has a 2026 population of 39,446. Waukee is currently growing at a rate of 6.8% annually and its population has increased by 61.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,368 in 2020.

The median household income in Waukee is $101,029 with a poverty rate of 7.41%. The median age in Waukee is 34.7 years: 33.8 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.1 males.

39.4K
Total Population
1,810
Density (mi²)
2.5K 6.8%
Growth

Waukee Population

Waukee Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202639,4462,5136.8%
202536,9332,5137.3%
202434,4202,6708.41%
202331,7502,5968.9%
202229,1542,66710.07%
202126,4872,1198.7%
202024,3684191.75%
201924,1351,4076.19%
201822,7282,0429.87%
201720,6861,6638.74%
201619,0231,5358.78%
201517,4887124.24%
201416,7763862.36%
201316,3909986.48%
201215,3924663.12%
201114,9269086.48%
201014,0182281.65%
20005,1262,614104.06%
19902,51200%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 33.8 years

Waukee Adults

There are 21,278 adults, (3,250 of whom are seniors) in Waukee.

Sex Ratio

Female: 14,681 (50.2%)
Male: 14,555 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waukee includes 79.66% White, 6.53% Asian, 5.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23,28979.66%
Two or more races2,1547.37%
Asian1,9106.53%
Black or African American1,4785.06%
Other race4051.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9523.26%
Two or more races5241.79%
Other race2570.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,33776.4%
Asian1,9106.53%
Two or more races1,6305.58%
Black or African American1,4785.06%
Other race1480.51%

Waukee Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waukee 's average per capita income is $71,865. Household income levels show a median of $101,029. The poverty rate stands at 7.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$162,699-
Families$146,216$165,462
Households$101,029$135,543
Non Families$59,511$78,860

$71,865

Average Income

$101,029

Median Household Income

7.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)