Urbandale, IA Demographics

A map of Urbandale's Population by Race

Urbandale, Iowa has an estimated population of 46,595, a slight increase from the 45,580 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, 4.8% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Urbandale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Urbandale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Urbandale, that probability was 32.2% in 2020 and 35.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Urbandale is ranked the 12th 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). Urbandale was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Urbandale's White Population

36,994 residents of Urbandale, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Urbandale is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Urbandale ranks 944th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbandale's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Urbandale's population has decreased from 81.8% to 79.4%.

Urbandale is more White than neighboring Clive (78.2% White), Johnston (75.9% White), and West Des Moines (77.4% White). Urbandale is less White than neighboring Grimes (81.6% White), and Windsor Heights (81.4% White).

Urbandale's Black Population

2,214 residents of Urbandale, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Urbandale is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Urbandale ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbandale's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Urbandale's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.8%.

Urbandale is more Black than neighboring Clive (2.9% Black). Urbandale is less Black than neighboring Grimes (6.2% Black), Windsor Heights (5.6% Black), Johnston (10.6% Black), and West Des Moines (5% Black).

Urbandale's Asian Population

2,283 residents of Urbandale, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Urbandale is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Urbandale ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbandale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Urbandale's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.9%.

Urbandale is more Asian than neighboring Clive (4.3% Asian), Grimes (4.6% Asian), and Windsor Heights (4.7% Asian). Urbandale is less Asian than neighboring Johnston (7.3% Asian), and West Des Moines (6.3% Asian).

Urbandale's Hispanic Population

3,341 residents of Urbandale, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Urbandale is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Urbandale ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbandale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Urbandale's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.2%.

Urbandale is more Hispanic than neighboring Grimes (5.3% Hispanic), Windsor Heights (4.3% Hispanic), Johnston (2.7% Hispanic), and West Des Moines (6.5% Hispanic). Urbandale is less Hispanic than neighboring Clive (12.8% Hispanic).

Urbandale's Native American/Other Population

209 residents of Urbandale, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Urbandale is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Urbandale ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbandale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Urbandale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Urbandale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clive (0.3% Native American/Other), Grimes (0% Native American/Other), Windsor Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Johnston (0.2% Native American/Other). Urbandale is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Des Moines (0.5% Native American/Other).

Urbandale's Multiracial Population

1,554 residents of Urbandale, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Urbandale is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Urbandale ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbandale's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Urbandale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Urbandale is more Multiracial than neighboring Clive (1.6% Multiracial), and Grimes (2.3% Multiracial). Urbandale is less Multiracial than neighboring Windsor Heights (4.1% Multiracial), Johnston (3.4% Multiracial), and West Des Moines (4.3% 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.