Demographics & People — Waukee, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,974 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~35,300 |
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| Median Age | 34.7 |
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| Total Households | 10,652 |
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| Family Households | 7,099 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3036 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,720 |
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| Black or African American | 1,160 |
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| Asian | 1,747 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,590 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 7,268 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,253 |
| Other groups | 4,516 |
| Irish | 3,523 |
| English | 2,534 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,214 |
| Norwegian | 934 |
| Italian | 848 |
| Dutch | 813 |
| Swedish | 594 |
Language
| English Only | 21,215 |
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| Spanish | 720 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,959 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,045 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,722 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waukee, Iowa.
