Ankeny, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ankeny, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
64,744
Unemployment
2.6%
Poverty
4.6%
Median Home
$239,300
Median Income
$89,484
Median Rent
$1,108
Ankeny SnackAbility
9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Ankeny, IA Crime Report
922Total Crimes
1,311.5Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.10%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ankeny / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 922 | 1,311.5 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 116 | 165.0 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.4 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 10.0 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 91 | 129.4 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 806 | 1,146.5 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 146 | 207.7 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 603 | 857.7 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 57 | 81.1 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Ankeny, IA Cost Of Living
96Ankeny's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ankeny | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 99 | 100 | |
Ankeny, IA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Ashton B Crew | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Ashton B Crew | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Ashton B Crew | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Ashton B Crew | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Ashton B Crew | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Ankeny in Iowa
Map Of Ankeny, IA
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Population over time in Ankeny
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64,744 | 9.5% |
| 2019 | 59,152 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 56,237 | 5.3% |
| 2017 | 53,413 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 51,489 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 49,488 | 4.0% |
| 2014 | 47,586 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 45,732 | 4.5% |
| 2012 | 43,767 | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 42,211 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ankeny
| Race | Ankeny | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ankeny
| Gender | Ankeny | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ankeny for adults over 25
| Education | Ankeny | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ankeny, Iowa
| Income | Ankeny | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.8% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
