Demographics & People — Urbandale, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 46,026 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~48,000 |
| Median Age | 39.2 |
| Total Households | 17,040 |
| Family Households | 12,426 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3033 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,626 |
| Black or African American | 2,554 |
| Asian | 2,498 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,927 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 13,441 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,939 |
| Other groups | 7,902 |
| Irish | 5,735 |
| English | 5,723 |
| Norwegian | 2,697 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,617 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,534 |
| American | 1,419 |
| Dutch | 1,324 |
Language
| English Only | 37,969 |
| Spanish | 1,907 |
| Population 5+ | 43,282 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,194 |
| Population 18+ | 33,507 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Urbandale, Iowa.