Waukee, IA Demographics

A map of Waukee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,337	19,553	76.4%	81.7%
Asian	1,910	1,264	6.5%	5.3%
Hispanic	1,733	1,253	5.9%	5.2%
Multiracial	1,630	847	5.6%	3.5%
Black	1,478	890	5.1%	3.7%
Native American/Other	148	133	0.5%	0.6%

Waukee, Iowa has an estimated population of 29,236, a large increase from the 23,940 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 6.5% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waukee has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Waukee, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waukee is ranked the 16th 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). Waukee was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waukee's White Population

22,337 residents of Waukee, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waukee is lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Waukee ranks 946th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukee's White population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Waukee's population has decreased from 81.7% to 76.4%.

Waukee is less White than neighboring Clive (78.2% White), Van Meter (97.3% White), Urbandale (79.4% White), West Des Moines (77.4% White), and Grimes (81.6% White).

Waukee's Black Population

1,478 residents of Waukee, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waukee is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Waukee ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukee's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.1%. Black residents' share of Waukee's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.1%.

Waukee is more Black than neighboring Clive (2.9% Black), Van Meter (0% Black), Urbandale (4.8% Black), and West Des Moines (5% Black). Waukee is less Black than neighboring Grimes (6.2% Black).

Waukee's Asian Population

1,910 residents of Waukee, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waukee is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Waukee ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 51.1%. Asian residents' share of Waukee's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.5%.

Waukee is more Asian than neighboring Clive (4.3% Asian), Van Meter (0% Asian), Urbandale (4.9% Asian), West Des Moines (6.3% Asian), and Grimes (4.6% Asian).

Waukee's Hispanic Population

1,733 residents of Waukee, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waukee is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Waukee ranks 213th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Waukee's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.9%.

Waukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Van Meter (0.4% Hispanic), and Grimes (5.3% Hispanic). Waukee is less Hispanic than neighboring Clive (12.8% Hispanic), Urbandale (7.2% Hispanic), and West Des Moines (6.5% Hispanic).

Waukee's Native American/Other Population

148 residents of Waukee, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waukee is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Waukee ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukee's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waukee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Waukee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clive (0.3% Native American/Other), Van Meter (0% Native American/Other), Urbandale (0.4% Native American/Other), and Grimes (0% Native American/Other).

Waukee's Multiracial Population

1,630 residents of Waukee, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waukee is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waukee ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 92.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Waukee's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.6%.

Waukee is more Multiracial than neighboring Clive (1.6% Multiracial), Van Meter (2.3% Multiracial), Urbandale (3.3% Multiracial), West Des Moines (4.3% Multiracial), and Grimes (2.3% 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.