Urbandale: Demographics & People
46,595 people call Urbandale home, in 17,547 households. Population grew 1.2% from 46,026 (2022) to 46,595 (2024). Median age 39.2 years. (3.0y older than Polk County; 1.9y older than Iowa). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 79% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.30). 72% of households are family-led. County is gaining 5,143 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 11% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Iowa avg 2.4).
- 28% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Iowa 43%).
- 67 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Iowa 70).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.2% from 46,026 (2022) to 46,595 (2024) — about 2.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~47,174 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 47,956.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 99,678 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 46,026 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 46,595 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 46,595 people (vs Iowa 24,827) |
| Population Estimate | 47,956 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.2y is 0.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.2 years (vs Iowa 37.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 46,595 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 11,772 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 8,756.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 19,186.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 6,881 |
| Population under 18 | 11,772 |
| Median age | 39.2 years (vs Iowa 37.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 46,595 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.30 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 38,626 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 2,554 |
| Asian residents | 2,498 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2,927 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 30.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 82.9% |
| Asian population | 4.9% (vs Iowa 1.9%) |
| Black population | 4.8% (vs Iowa 3.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.2% (vs Iowa 5.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 79.4% (vs Iowa 81.2%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 10% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 30,706 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 11,005 |
| Share born in this state | 65.9% |
| Share born in another state | 34.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 23.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 9.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4,244 |
| From Europe | 1,312 |
| From Asia | 24 |
| From Africa | 1,649 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 610 |
Households & Family Composition
17,547 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 72% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 12,426 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 12,297 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 12,426 |
| Married couples with children | 4,938 |
| Single-parent households | 442 |
| Average household size | 2.68 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 6.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 449 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 116 |
| Family households | 12,655 households (vs Iowa 6,171) |
| Households that are families | 72.1% (vs Iowa 57.4%) |
| Total households | 17,547 households (vs Iowa 10,135) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 5,143 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 119,422 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 114,279 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 5,143 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,573 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.5% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 340 residents live in group quarters (0.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 340 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 19049 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 19 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 049 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dallas |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 7.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 9.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 19049 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Dallas County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,598 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 19049 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Dallas County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 75.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 69.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 59.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 93,453 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 9 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 14 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 46,595, growing, family-oriented, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 46,595 people (vs Iowa 24,827) |
| Town Summary · County | Dallas County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade