Ankeny, IA Demographics

A map of Ankeny's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	62,213	58,814	85.7%	86.6%
Hispanic	3,673	2,831	5.1%	4.2%
Asian	2,538	1,630	3.5%	2.4%
Multiracial	2,269	2,508	3.1%	3.7%
Black	1,807	1,672	2.5%	2.5%
Native American/Other	115	432	0.2%	0.6%

Ankeny, Iowa has an estimated population of 72,615, an increase from the 67,887 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ankeny, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ankeny has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ankeny, that probability was 24.5% in 2020 and 26.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ankeny is ranked the 6th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ankeny was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ankeny's White Population

62,213 residents of Ankeny, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ankeny is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Ankeny ranks 868th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ankeny's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Ankeny's population has decreased from 86.6% to 85.7%.

Ankeny is more White than neighboring Johnston (75.9% White). Ankeny is less White than neighboring Saylorville (88.1% White), Alleman (97% White), Elkhart (89.5% White), and Polk City (96.2% White).

Ankeny's Black Population

1,807 residents of Ankeny, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ankeny is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ankeny ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ankeny's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Ankeny's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Ankeny is more Black than neighboring Saylorville (0% Black), Alleman (2.3% Black), and Polk City (0.2% Black). Ankeny is less Black than neighboring Elkhart (2.8% Black), and Johnston (10.6% Black).

Ankeny's Asian Population

2,538 residents of Ankeny, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ankeny is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Ankeny ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ankeny's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. Asian residents' share of Ankeny's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.5%.

Ankeny is more Asian than neighboring Saylorville (1.8% Asian), Alleman (0% Asian), Elkhart (0% Asian), and Polk City (0% Asian). Ankeny is less Asian than neighboring Johnston (7.3% Asian).

Ankeny's Hispanic Population

3,673 residents of Ankeny, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ankeny is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ankeny ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ankeny's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Ankeny's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.1%.

Ankeny is more Hispanic than neighboring Saylorville (3.8% Hispanic), Alleman (0.5% Hispanic), Elkhart (4.6% Hispanic), Polk City (2.5% Hispanic), and Johnston (2.7% Hispanic).

Ankeny's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Ankeny, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ankeny is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ankeny ranks 256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ankeny's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ankeny's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ankeny is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saylorville (0% Native American/Other), Alleman (0% Native American/Other), and Polk City (0% Native American/Other). Ankeny is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkhart (0.4% Native American/Other).

Ankeny's Multiracial Population

2,269 residents of Ankeny, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ankeny is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ankeny ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ankeny's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ankeny's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.1%.

Ankeny is more Multiracial than neighboring Alleman (0.2% Multiracial), Elkhart (2.7% Multiracial), and Polk City (1.1% Multiracial). Ankeny is less Multiracial than neighboring Saylorville (6.2% Multiracial), and Johnston (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.