Waukee is a city located in Dallas County Iowa. Waukee has a 2024 population of 34,066. Waukee is currently growing at a rate of 7.65% annually and its population has increased by 39.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,380 in 2020.
The average household income in Waukee is $134,088 with a poverty rate of 7.31%. The median age in Waukee is 34.4 years: 32.9 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waukee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,720 | 80.52% |
| Two or more races | 1,963 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 1,747 | 6.48% |
| Black or African American | 1,160 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 349 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,652 | 2.52 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 5,742 | 3.2 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 3,553 | 1.26 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Female | 905 | 3.03 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 452 | 2.76 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 392 | 2.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,721 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,748 | 38.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,103 | 17.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,052 | 11.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 312 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 3,034 | 17.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,808 | 13,429 | 7,681 |
| Asian | 1,300 | 1,133 | 1,083 |
| 2+ Races | 927 | 924 | 469 |
| Hispanic | 806 | 648 | 392 |
| Black | 617 | 617 | 260 |
| Other Race | 224 | 185 | 104 |
| Islander | 23 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,266 | $92,314 | $58,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,414 | $102,778 | $78,795 |
| High School Graduate | $47,614 | $65,000 | $36,615 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,955 | $34,866 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,666 | $80,078 | $58,768 |
| Some College | $61,479 | $71,547 | $50,104 |
$70,666
Average Earnings
$80,078
Average Male
$58,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85% of Waukee residents speak only English, while 15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,705 | 1,453 | 7.02% |
| Hispanic | 1,590 | 477 | 30% |
| Multiple | 1,963 | 122 | 6.21% |
| Other | 349 | 54 | 15.47% |
7.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waukee is Hispanic, with 30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waukee is Multiple, with 6.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.04% |
| High School | 6.58% |
| Some College | 6.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.68% |
| Male Employed | 4.61% |
| Female Employed | 4.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,222 | $161,376 |
| Households | $106,728 | $134,088 |
| Married Families | $158,385 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,893 | $69,650 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,131
Number of Veterans
1,035
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 463 |
| First Gulf War | 268 |
| Vietnam | 248 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 333 |
| 35 to 54 | 262 |
| 18 to 34 | 214 |
| 65 to 74 | 192 |
| 75+ | 130 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,023 | 6.43% |
| Black | 65 | 9.92% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.3%
Labor Force Participation
75%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.54%
Born in Waukee
86.97%
Native Born
13.03%
Foreign Born
5.72%
Non Citizen
7.31%
Naturalized
86.97% of Waukee residents were born in the United States, with 62.54% having been born in Iowa. 5.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,174 | 2,421 | 5.53% |
| 2028 | 43,753 | 2,422 | 5.86% |
| 2027 | 41,331 | 2,422 | 6.22% |
| 2026 | 38,909 | 2,421 | 6.64% |
| 2025 | 36,488 | 2,422 | 7.11% |
| 2024 | 34,066 | 2,421 | 7.65% |
| 2023 | 31,645 | 2,464 | 8.44% |
| 2022 | 29,181 | 2,680 | 10.11% |
| 2021 | 26,501 | 2,121 | 8.7% |
| 2020 | 24,380 | 245 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 24,135 | 1,407 | 6.19% |
| 2018 | 22,728 | 2,042 | 9.87% |
| 2017 | 20,686 | 1,663 | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 19,023 | 1,535 | 8.78% |
| 2015 | 17,488 | 712 | 4.24% |
| 2014 | 16,776 | 386 | 2.36% |
| 2013 | 16,390 | 998 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 15,392 | 466 | 3.12% |
| 2011 | 14,926 | 908 | 6.48% |
| 2010 | 14,018 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,126 | 2,614 | 104.06% |
| 1990 | 2,512 | -43,662 | -94.56% |