Waukee, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
22,598
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
3.3%
Median Home
$248,400
Median Income
$94,371
Median Rent
$1,133
Waukee SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Waukee, IA Crime Report
260
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,016.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-56.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waukee / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 260 | 1,016.0 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 89.9 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.9 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 54.7 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 237 | 926.1 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 65 | 254.0 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 155 | 605.7 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 66.4 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Waukee, IA Cost Of Living
95
Waukee's Overall Cost Of Living
Waukee's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waukee | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 106 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 99 | 100 | |
Waukee, IA Photos
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Rankings for Waukee in Iowa
Map Of Waukee, IA
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Population over time in Waukee
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,598 | 16.8% |
| 2019 | 19,344 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 17,980 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 16,955 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 16,956 | 6.3% |
| 2015 | 15,944 | 6.0% |
| 2014 | 15,043 | 6.6% |
| 2013 | 14,108 | 7.7% |
| 2012 | 13,100 | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 12,305 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waukee
| Race | Waukee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.5% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Waukee
| Gender | Waukee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waukee for adults over 25
| Education | Waukee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Waukee, Iowa
| Income | Waukee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.9% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
