Ankeny, IA

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Ankeny Overview

68,392
TOTAL POPULATION
33,973
MALE POPULATION
34,419
FEMALE POPULATION
98.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,184
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,421
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$101,151
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,259
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
39,513
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
76.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ankeny Zip Codes

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Race in Ankeny

The most populous races in Ankeny are White / Caucasian (62,024 | 90.7%), Two or more Races (2,939 | 4.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,566 | 3.7%).
Race in Ankeny
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,2233.3%
Black / African American7481.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,5663.7%
Native / Alaskan540.1%
White / Caucasian62,02490.7%
Two or more Races2,9394.3%
Some other Race4040.6%
Total68,392100.0%

Ancestry in Ankeny

The most populous ancestries reported in Ankeny are German (21,915 | 32.0%), Irish (8,259 | 12.1%), English (7,455 | 10.9%), Norwegian (3,977 | 5.8%), and Swedish (2,766 | 4.0%), together accounting for 64.9% of all Ankeny residents.
Ancestry in Ankeny
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3560.5%
Alaskan Athabascan140.0%
Albanian50.0%
American2,1553.2%
Arab2750.4%
Argentinean140.0%
Austrian1030.2%
Belgian570.1%
Bhutanese1670.2%
British4850.7%
Bulgarian110.0%
Burmese5370.8%
Canadian210.0%
Central American1710.3%
Cherokee550.1%
Chippewa30.0%
Choctaw250.0%
Colombian1760.3%
Cree170.0%
Croatian630.1%
Czech8971.3%
Czechoslovakian520.1%
Danish1,0531.5%
Dutch2,1853.2%
Eastern European1020.2%
Egyptian1020.2%
English7,45510.9%
European1,7902.6%
Filipino100.0%
Finnish340.1%
French8341.2%
French Canadian940.1%
German21,91532.0%
Greek1450.2%
Guatemalan10.0%
Hungarian4500.7%
Indian (Asian)1340.2%
Irish8,25912.1%
Italian1,5372.2%
Jamaican810.1%
Jordanian600.1%
Kiowa370.1%
Korean2140.3%
Latvian80.0%
Lithuanian150.0%
Luxembourger2980.4%
Malaysian2400.4%
Mexican1,7142.5%
Native Hawaiian640.1%
Navajo110.0%
New Zealander340.1%
Nicaraguan760.1%
Northern European3590.5%
Norwegian3,9775.8%
Pakistani990.1%
Pennsylvania German240.0%
Polish1,1461.7%
Portuguese220.0%
Pueblo370.1%
Puerto Rican3030.4%
Russian2740.4%
Salvadoran940.1%
Scandinavian8831.3%
Scotch-Irish3900.6%
Scottish9461.4%
Serbian80.0%
Sioux80.0%
Slovak1190.2%
Slovene260.0%
South American2260.3%
Spaniard400.1%
Spanish340.1%
Sri Lankan4510.7%
Subsaharan African4480.7%
Swedish2,7664.0%
Swiss3400.5%
Thai1,0851.6%
Turkish290.0%
Ukrainian1680.3%
Venezuelan360.1%
Welsh5640.8%
Yugoslavian6220.9%
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Immigrants in Ankeny

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ankeny came from Asia (1,609 | 2.4%), South Central Asia (767 | 1.1%), India (756 | 1.1%), Europe (729 | 1.1%), and Latin America (711 | 1.0%), together accounting for 6.7% of all Ankeny residents.
Immigrants in Ankeny
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2890.4%
Asia1,6092.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4110.6%
Brazil410.1%
Bulgaria110.0%
Cameroon140.0%
Canada300.0%
Central America3790.5%
China230.0%
Colombia1510.2%
Congo1050.2%
Croatia300.0%
Eastern Africa620.1%
Eastern Asia3030.4%
Eastern Europe6941.0%
Egypt210.0%
El Salvador140.0%
England110.0%
Europe7291.1%
Germany70.0%
Guatemala10.0%
India7561.1%
Italy170.0%
Japan550.1%
Jordan750.1%
Korea2250.3%
Laos100.0%
Latin America7111.0%
Liberia400.1%
Mexico2880.4%
Middle Africa1190.2%
Nepal110.0%
Nicaragua760.1%
Northern Africa210.0%
Northern Europe110.0%
Oceania150.0%
Philippines500.1%
Poland510.1%
Russia430.1%
South America3320.5%
South Central Asia7671.1%
South Eastern Asia3370.5%
Southern Europe170.0%
Thailand190.0%
Turkey140.0%
Uganda110.0%
Ukraine1480.2%
Uruguay1310.2%
Venezuela90.0%
Vietnam2580.4%
Western Africa400.1%
Western Asia2020.3%
Western Europe70.0%
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Sex and Age in Ankeny

Sex and Age in Ankeny

The most populous age groups in Ankeny are 10 to 14 Years (3,109 | 9.1%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (3,032 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ankeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,491 (7.3%)2,461 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Years2,450 (7.2%)2,854 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Years3,109 (9.1%)2,439 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years2,243 (6.6%)2,068 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,545 (7.5%)2,169 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,541 (7.5%)2,884 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years2,994 (8.8%)2,823 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years2,557 (7.5%)3,032 (8.8%)
40 to 44 Years2,940 (8.6%)2,420 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years2,137 (6.3%)2,177 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years2,029 (6.0%)1,915 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,639 (4.8%)1,298 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,235 (3.6%)1,237 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years1,035 (3.0%)1,413 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years833 (2.5%)1,173 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years653 (1.9%)1,015 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years295 (0.9%)394 (1.1%)
85 Years and over247 (0.7%)647 (1.9%)
Total33,973 (100.0%)34,419 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ankeny

Median Family Size in Ankeny

The median family size in Ankeny is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,832 | 85.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (689 | 4.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ankeny
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,832 (85.0%)3.19
Single Male/Father689 (4.0%)2.53
Single Female/Mother1,927 (11.0%)2.83
Total Families17,448 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Ankeny

The median household size in Ankeny is 2.55 persons per household, with married-couple households (14,832 | 55.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (9,077 | 34.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ankeny
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,832 (55.9%)3.20
Single Male/Father689 (2.6%)3.18
Single Female/Mother1,927 (7.3%)3.08
Non-family9,077 (34.2%)1.34
Total Households26,525 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ankeny

Out of a total of 26,525 households in Ankeny, 17,448 (65.8%) are family households, while 9,077 (34.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,190, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,794.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ankeny
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,794 (25.6%)
2-Person Households7,190 (27.1%)1,851 (7.0%)
3-Person Households3,406 (12.8%)338 (1.3%)
4-Person Households4,095 (15.4%)94 (0.4%)
5-Person Households2,003 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households633 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households121 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,448 (65.8%)9,077 (34.2%)

Female Fertility in Ankeny

Fertility by Age in Ankeny

Average fertility rate in Ankeny is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ankeny
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years447 (63.5%)57.0
35 to 50 years257 (36.5%)32.0
Total704 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ankeny

89.2% of women with births (704) in Ankeny are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 14.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 9.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ankeny
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years407 (91.0%)40 (8.9%)
35 to 50 years221 (86.0%)36 (14.0%)
Total628 (89.2%)76 (10.8%)

Fertility by Education in Ankeny

Average fertility rate in Ankeny is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ankeny
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School56 (8.0%)32.0
High School Diploma12 (1.7%)6.0
College or Associate's Degree240 (34.1%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree199 (28.3%)30.0
Graduate Degree197 (28.0%)68.0
Total704 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ankeny

10.8% of women with births in Ankeny are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 31.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ankeny
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree164 (68.3%)76 (31.7%)
Bachelor's Degree199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree197 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total628 (89.2%)76 (10.8%)

Income in Ankeny

Income Overview in Ankeny

Per Capita Income in Ankeny is $46,184, while median incomes of families and households are $118,421 and $101,151 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income68,392$46,184
Median Family Income17,448$118,421
Mean Family Income17,448$140,263
Median Household Income26,525$101,151
Mean Household Income26,525$117,347
Income Deficit17,448$13,259
Wage / Income Gap (%)68,39227.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)68,39272.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index68,3920.37

Earnings by Sex in Ankeny

Average Earnings in Ankeny are $55,727, $64,393 for men and $46,736 for women, a difference of 27.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Ankeny
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male21,815 (52.9%)$64,393
Female19,437 (47.1%)$46,736
Total41,252 (100.0%)$55,727

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ankeny

The most common earnings brackets in Ankeny are $100,000+ for men (5,443 | 24.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (2,314 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ankeny
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less976 (4.5%)921 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999440 (2.0%)765 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499386 (1.8%)643 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999646 (3.0%)626 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499329 (1.5%)482 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999245 (1.1%)506 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499221 (1.0%)549 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999174 (0.8%)366 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499142 (0.6%)173 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999240 (1.1%)498 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999544 (2.5%)543 (2.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999805 (3.7%)1,031 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,028 (4.7%)898 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999474 (2.2%)1,146 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,098 (5.0%)1,145 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,029 (4.7%)1,297 (6.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,262 (10.4%)2,168 (11.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,497 (6.9%)1,543 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,836 (17.6%)2,314 (11.9%)
$100,000+5,443 (24.9%)1,823 (9.4%)
Total21,815 (100.0%)19,437 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ankeny

Average earnings in Ankeny are $75,633 for men and $52,569 for women, a difference of 30.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,798, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,485. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,661, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $37,320.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ankeny
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,485$40,194
High School Diploma$51,869$37,320
College or Associate's Degree$64,355$45,506
Bachelor's Degree$80,454$56,991
Graduate Degree$107,798$73,661
Total$75,633$52,569

Family Income in Ankeny

Family Income Brackets in Ankeny

According to the Ankeny family income data, there are 5,653 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 35 families (0.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ankeny
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004012.3%
$10,000 to $14,999350.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991741.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993141.8%
$35,000 to $49,9996984.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,6929.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992,68715.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995,65332.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992,91416.7%
$200,000+2,87916.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ankeny

7+ person families (100 | 0.6%) account for the highest median family income in Ankeny with $178,529 per family, while 2-person families (7,695 | 44.1%) have the highest median income of $53,517 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ankeny
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,695 (44.1%)$107,034
3-Person Families3,203 (18.4%)$124,150
4-Person Families3,883 (22.3%)$148,474
5-Person Families2,053 (11.8%)$143,213
6-Person Families514 (2.9%)$126,173
7+ Person Families100 (0.6%)$178,529
Total17,448 (100.0%)$118,421

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ankeny

The median family income in Ankeny is $118,421, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,178) having the highest median family income of $178,910, while families with no earners (1,635) have the lowest median family income of $75,442, accounting for 12.5% and 9.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ankeny
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,635 (9.4%)$75,442
1 Earner3,836 (22.0%)$82,358
2 Earners9,799 (56.2%)$138,538
3+ Earners2,178 (12.5%)$178,910
Total17,448 (100.0%)$118,421

Household Income in Ankeny

Household Income Brackets in Ankeny

With 6,817 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ankeny, accounting for 25.7% of all households. In contrast, only 345 households (1.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ankeny
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005041.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993451.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997963.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2474.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,1498.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994,03215.2%
$75,000 to $99,9994,00515.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996,81725.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993,52813.3%
$200,000+3,10311.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ankeny

The median household income in Ankeny is $101,151, with the highest median household income of $118,209 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,970 households (30.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $56,824, with 1,787 households (6.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ankeny
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,787 (6.7%)$56,824
25 to 44 Years12,021 (45.3%)$112,026
45 to 64 Years7,970 (30.0%)$118,209
65+ Years4,747 (17.9%)$61,640
Total26,525 (100.0%)$101,151

Poverty in Ankeny

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ankeny

With 3.9% poverty level for males and 5.6% for females among the residents of Ankeny, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 348 males (14.1%) and 764 females (26.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ankeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years348 (14.1%)8 (0.3%)
5 Years5 (0.9%)35 (6.4%)
6 to 11 Years23 (0.7%)125 (3.9%)
12 to 14 Years60 (3.8%)51 (3.4%)
15 Years20 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years405 (13.2%)764 (26.7%)
25 to 34 Years95 (1.7%)429 (7.5%)
35 to 44 Years132 (2.4%)59 (1.1%)
45 to 54 Years64 (1.5%)125 (3.0%)
55 to 64 Years88 (3.1%)76 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (1.7%)121 (4.7%)
75 Years and over8 (0.7%)117 (6.1%)
Total1,295 (3.9%)1,910 (5.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ankeny

According to the poverty statistics in Ankeny, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.3% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ankeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,119 (85.9%)2,446 (99.7%)
5 Years537 (99.1%)516 (93.6%)
6 to 11 Years3,347 (99.3%)3,050 (96.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,524 (96.2%)1,461 (96.6%)
15 Years396 (95.2%)317 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,004 (98.4%)861 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,672 (86.8%)2,099 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years5,432 (98.3%)5,278 (92.5%)
35 to 44 Years5,365 (97.6%)5,391 (98.9%)
45 to 54 Years4,102 (98.5%)3,967 (97.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,786 (96.9%)2,459 (97.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,822 (98.3%)2,453 (95.3%)
75 Years and over1,147 (99.3%)1,807 (93.9%)
Total32,253 (96.1%)32,105 (94.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ankeny

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ankeny show that 0.3% or 45 of the total 14,832 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 8.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ankeny
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,331 (99.5%)40 (0.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,325 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,078 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children53 (91.4%)5 (8.6%)
Total14,787 (99.7%)45 (0.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ankeny

According to the poverty data in Ankeny, 18.3% or 126 single-father households and 19.0% or 366 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 126 households (29.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 336 households (26.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ankeny
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)30 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children126 (29.3%)336 (26.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (18.3%)366 (19.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ankeny

The poverty data for Ankeny shows that 45 of the married-couple family households (0.3%) and 492 of the single-parent households (18.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (8.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 462 household (27.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ankeny
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children40 (0.5%)30 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)462 (27.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children5 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (0.3%)492 (18.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Ankeny

Employment by Class of Employer in Ankeny

Among the 38,033 employed individuals in Ankeny, private company employees (26,910 | 70.8%), not-for-profit organizations (3,325 | 8.7%), and local government employees (2,777 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ankeny
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26,91070.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8792.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1573.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,3258.7%
Local Government Employees2,7777.3%
State Government Employees2,2766.0%
Federal Government Employees6621.7%
Unpaid Family Workers470.1%
Total38,033100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ankeny

According to the labor force statistics for Ankeny, out of the total population over 16 years of age (51,854), 76.2% or 39,513 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 1,027 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.0% or 5,526 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.2% or 239 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ankeny
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,085 (58.3%)125 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,847 (81.6%)239 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years4,828 (89.0%)58 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Years5,526 (95.0%)122 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years9,931 (90.7%)139 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years7,457 (90.3%)246 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,655 (90.4%)69 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,822 (73.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,176 (26.4%)20 (1.7%)
75 Years and over176 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total39,513 (76.2%)1,027 (2.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ankeny

According to labor force statistics for Ankeny, 89.9% of individuals (32,236) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (35,858) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 612 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.7% or 18,568 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 40 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ankeny
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School318 (56.6%)71 (12.6%)
High School Diploma4,099 (86.5%)204 (4.3%)
College / Associate Degree9,236 (89.6%)206 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,568 (91.7%)243 (1.2%)
Total32,236 (89.9%)681 (1.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ankeny

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ankeny are Community & Social Service (5,373 | 14.1%), Management (4,364 | 11.4%), Business & Financial (4,245 | 11.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,597 | 9.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (3,207 | 8.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ankeny

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ankeny, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.2%), Computers & Mathematics (80.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.4%), Health Technologists (82.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ankeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,700 (61.9%)1,664 (38.1%)
Business & Financial2,110 (49.7%)2,135 (50.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,886 (80.2%)711 (19.8%)
Computers & Mathematics1,879 (80.6%)452 (19.4%)
Architecture & Engineering659 (89.2%)80 (10.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science348 (66.0%)179 (34.0%)
Community & Social Service 1,661 (30.9%)3,712 (69.1%)
Education, Arts & Media300 (36.3%)526 (63.7%)
Legal Services & Support326 (60.6%)212 (39.4%)
Education Instruction & Library683 (21.3%)2,524 (78.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment352 (43.9%)450 (56.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating410 (16.6%)2,058 (83.4%)
Health Technologists296 (17.8%)1,369 (82.2%)
Total (Category)9,767 (48.7%)10,280 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)20,056 (52.5%)18,123 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ankeny are Food Preparation & Serving (1,290 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (1,080 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (652 | 1.7%), Security & Protection (646 | 1.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (590 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Ankeny

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ankeny, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.4%), Security & Protection (69.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (86.6%), Healthcare Support (79.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ankeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support136 (20.9%)516 (79.1%)
Security & Protection450 (69.7%)196 (30.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention188 (53.3%)165 (46.7%)
Law Enforcement262 (89.4%)31 (10.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving739 (57.3%)551 (42.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance238 (40.3%)352 (59.7%)
Personal Care & Service145 (13.4%)935 (86.6%)
Total (Category)1,708 (40.1%)2,550 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)20,056 (52.5%)18,123 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ankeny are Sales & Related (4,089 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (3,891 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ankeny

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ankeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,304 (56.4%)1,785 (43.6%)
Office & Administration1,334 (34.3%)2,557 (65.7%)
Total (Category)3,638 (45.6%)4,342 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)20,056 (52.5%)18,123 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ankeny are Construction & Extraction (1,566 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (889 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (74 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ankeny

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ankeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry9 (12.2%)65 (87.8%)
Construction & Extraction1,425 (91.0%)141 (9.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair871 (98.0%)18 (2.0%)
Total (Category)2,305 (91.1%)224 (8.9%)
Total (Overall)20,056 (52.5%)18,123 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ankeny are Production (1,378 | 3.6%), Transportation (1,043 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (944 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ankeny

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ankeny
OccupationMaleFemale
Production891 (64.7%)487 (35.3%)
Transportation985 (94.4%)58 (5.6%)
Material Moving762 (80.7%)182 (19.3%)
Total (Category)2,638 (78.4%)727 (21.6%)
Total (Overall)20,056 (52.5%)18,123 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ankeny

Employment Industries in Ankeny

The major employment industries in Ankeny include Finance & Insurance (5,756 | 15.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,107 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (4,612 | 12.1%), Educational Services (4,329 | 11.3%), and Manufacturing (3,065 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Ankeny

Employment Industries by Sex in Ankeny

The Ankeny industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (82.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.9%), Educational Services (67.6%), and Information (65.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ankeny
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting251 (75.6%)81 (24.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,227 (90.1%)245 (9.9%)
Manufacturing2,341 (76.4%)724 (23.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,286 (68.8%)582 (31.2%)
Retail Trade2,808 (60.9%)1,804 (39.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,028 (82.2%)223 (17.8%)
Utilities127 (79.4%)33 (20.6%)
Information215 (34.9%)401 (65.1%)
Finance & Insurance2,681 (46.6%)3,075 (53.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing251 (52.7%)225 (47.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,446 (59.9%)970 (40.2%)
Enterprise Management66 (53.7%)57 (46.3%)
Administrative & Support333 (48.7%)351 (51.3%)
Educational Services1,401 (32.4%)2,928 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,078 (21.1%)4,029 (78.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation383 (57.0%)289 (43.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services621 (49.1%)643 (50.9%)
Public Administration775 (58.1%)558 (41.9%)
Total20,056 (52.5%)18,123 (47.5%)

Education in Ankeny

School Enrollment in Ankeny

The most common levels of schooling among the 18,158 students in Ankeny are middle school (3,896 | 21.5%), elementary school (3,817 | 21.0%), and college / undergraduate (3,663 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Ankeny
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0545.8%
Kindergarten1,3307.3%
Elementary School3,81721.0%
Middle School3,89621.5%
High School3,57619.7%
College / Undergraduate3,66320.2%
Graduate / Professional8224.5%
Total18,158100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ankeny

Out of a total of 18,158 students who are enrolled in schools in Ankeny, 2,796 (15.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 15,362 (84.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 276 (35.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,327 (94.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ankeny
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds499 (64.4%)276 (35.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,544 (89.0%)564 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,994 (83.9%)764 (16.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,327 (94.8%)128 (5.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,075 (85.5%)182 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,355 (72.3%)519 (27.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds882 (79.0%)235 (21.0%)
35 Years and over685 (84.2%)129 (15.9%)
Total15,362 (84.6%)2,796 (15.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ankeny

Business (6,766 | 27.9%), education (3,524 | 14.5%), science & technology (2,362 | 9.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,699 | 7.0%), and arts & humanities (1,525 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 24,266 individuals in Ankeny who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ankeny
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,0034.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6997.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2761.1%
Psychology8463.5%
Social Sciences1,1144.6%
Engineering1,4796.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies470.2%
Science & Technology2,3629.7%
Business6,76627.9%
Education3,52414.5%
Literature & Languages4071.7%
Liberal Arts & History1,0434.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1774.9%
Communications9984.1%
Arts & Humanities1,5256.3%
Total24,266100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ankeny

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ankeny

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ankeny are males with 2 vehicles (10,450, accounting for 52.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,101, making up 59.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ankeny
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle59 (0.3%)31 (0.2%)
1 Vehicle2,367 (11.8%)3,632 (20.5%)
2 Vehicles10,450 (52.1%)9,101 (51.3%)
3 Vehicles4,943 (24.6%)3,523 (19.9%)
4 Vehicles1,534 (7.6%)1,157 (6.5%)
5 or more Vehicles704 (3.5%)284 (1.6%)
Total20,057 (100.0%)17,728 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ankeny

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ankeny are 20 to 24 minutes (6,611 commuters, 20.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (5,165 commuters, 16.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (4,741 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Ankeny
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6752.1%
5 to 9 Minutes3,39410.6%
10 to 14 Minutes4,74114.7%
15 to 19 Minutes4,46413.9%
20 to 24 Minutes6,61120.6%
25 to 29 Minutes4,17013.0%
30 to 34 Minutes5,16516.1%
35 to 39 Minutes9823.1%
40 to 44 Minutes7252.3%
45 to 59 Minutes7872.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1640.5%
90 or more Minutes2560.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Ankeny

The most common commute times in Ankeny are 20 to 24 minutes (3,851 commuters, 22.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,760 commuters, 18.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ankeny
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes328 (1.9%)347 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,577 (9.0%)1,817 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,409 (13.8%)2,332 (15.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,970 (17.0%)1,494 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,851 (22.1%)2,760 (18.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,819 (10.4%)2,351 (16.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,084 (17.7%)2,081 (14.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes413 (2.4%)569 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes330 (1.9%)395 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes420 (2.4%)367 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes81 (0.5%)83 (0.6%)
90 or more Minutes177 (1.0%)79 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ankeny

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ankeny are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,309, 19.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,734, 25.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ankeny
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM528 (3.0%)199 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM494 (2.8%)169 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM893 (5.1%)666 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,123 (6.4%)902 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,731 (15.6%)1,566 (10.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,309 (19.0%)3,734 (25.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,983 (17.1%)3,303 (22.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,750 (10.0%)1,469 (10.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM744 (4.3%)369 (2.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM361 (2.1%)519 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM214 (1.2%)208 (1.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM171 (1.0%)209 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,182 (6.8%)677 (4.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM976 (5.6%)685 (4.7%)
Total17,459 (100.0%)14,675 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ankeny

Occupancy by Ownership in Ankeny

Of the total 26,525 dwellings in Ankeny, owner-occupied units account for 18,904 (71.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,621 (28.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ankeny
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18,90471.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,62128.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units26,525100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ankeny

Occupancy by Household Size in Ankeny
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,79425.6%
2-Person Household9,04134.1%
3-Person Household3,74414.1%
4+ Person Household6,94626.2%
Total Housing Units26,525100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ankeny

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ankeny
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,720 (54.7%)3,074 (45.3%)
2-Person Household6,467 (71.5%)2,574 (28.5%)
3-Person Household2,662 (71.1%)1,082 (28.9%)
4+ Person Household6,055 (87.2%)891 (12.8%)
Total Housing Units18,904 (71.3%)7,621 (28.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ankeny

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ankeny
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School139 (57.2%)104 (42.8%)
High School Diploma2,048 (62.3%)1,239 (37.7%)
College/Associate Degree5,606 (65.1%)3,005 (34.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,111 (77.2%)3,273 (22.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ankeny

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ankeny
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,79729.4%
35 to 44 Years6,01122.7%
45 to 54 Years4,58417.3%
55 to 64 Years3,38612.8%
65 to 74 Years2,72710.3%
75 to 84 Years1,3775.2%
85 Years and Over6432.4%
Total26,525100.0%

Housing Finances in Ankeny

Median Income by Occupancy in Ankeny

Median Income by Occupancy in Ankeny
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied18,904 (71.3%)$116,449
Renter-Occupied7,621 (28.7%)$62,563
Average26,525 (100.0%)$101,151

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ankeny

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ankeny
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000102 (0.5%)285 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (0.1%)97 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999138 (0.7%)216 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99982 (0.4%)295 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999146 (0.8%)284 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999589 (3.1%)651 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,075 (5.7%)1,080 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,341 (12.4%)1,686 (22.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,686 (14.2%)1,315 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,532 (29.3%)1,281 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more6,198 (32.8%)431 (5.7%)
Total18,904 (100.0%)7,621 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ankeny

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ankeny
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300178 (0.9%)41 (0.5%)
$300 to $499506 (2.7%)151 (2.0%)
$500 to $7992,278 (12.0%)716 (9.4%)
$800 to $9991,262 (6.7%)1,300 (17.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,836 (20.3%)2,811 (36.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,013 (26.5%)1,705 (22.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,913 (15.4%)592 (7.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,155 (6.1%)115 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more1,763 (9.3%)94 (1.2%)
Total18,904 (100.0%)7,621 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ankeny

Housing Structures in Ankeny

Housing Structures in Ankeny
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15,68659.1%
Single Unit, Attached4,13315.6%
2 Unit Apartments1240.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6772.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,6686.3%
10 or more Apartments3,96114.9%
Mobile Home / Other2761.0%
Total26,525100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ankeny

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ankeny
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached14,916 (95.1%)770 (4.9%)
Single Unit, Attached2,676 (64.7%)1,457 (35.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)124 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments382 (56.4%)295 (43.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments278 (16.7%)1,390 (83.3%)
10 or more Apartments405 (10.2%)3,556 (89.8%)
Mobile Home / Other247 (89.5%)29 (10.5%)
Total18,904 (71.3%)7,621 (28.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ankeny

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ankeny
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room11 (0.1%)263 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms397 (2.1%)2,774 (36.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,266 (22.6%)3,026 (39.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,936 (36.7%)1,241 (16.3%)
8 or more Rooms7,294 (38.6%)317 (4.2%)
Total18,904 (100.0%)7,621 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ankeny

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ankeny
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas14,519 (76.8%)2,523 (33.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas155 (0.8%)93 (1.2%)
Electricity4,143 (21.9%)4,874 (63.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)34 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used87 (0.5%)97 (1.3%)
Total18,904 (100.0%)7,621 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ankeny

Household Vehicle Usage in Ankeny
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle29 (0.2%)355 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle4,080 (21.6%)3,830 (50.3%)
2 Vehicles10,017 (53.0%)2,584 (33.9%)
3 or more Vehicles4,778 (25.3%)852 (11.2%)
Total18,904 (100.0%)7,621 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ankeny

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ankeny

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,37314,531
Median Property Value$258,500$286,600
Median Household Income$86,066$5,253
Monthly Housing Costs$733$1,713
Real Estate Taxes$4,496$465

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ankeny

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ankeny
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000185 (4.2%)143 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99995 (2.2%)80 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,397 (54.8%)7,795 (53.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,460 (33.4%)5,213 (35.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999227 (5.2%)1,129 (7.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)129 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more9 (0.2%)42 (0.3%)
Total4,373 (100.0%)14,531 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ankeny

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ankeny
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00058 (1.3%)44 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999238 (5.4%)59 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999393 (9.0%)128 (0.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999427 (9.8%)196 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999662 (15.1%)648 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999768 (17.6%)1,679 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999882 (20.2%)1,918 (13.2%)
$150,000 or more945 (21.6%)4,650 (32.0%)
Total4,373 (100.0%)14,531 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ankeny

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ankeny
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,438 (32.9%)125,112 (861.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x983 (22.5%)5,212 (35.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x665 (15.2%)5,218 (35.9%)
4.0x or more1,279 (29.2%)2,295 (15.8%)
Total4,373 (100.0%)14,531 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ankeny

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ankeny
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800201 (4.6%)42 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49927 (0.6%)157 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,4994,021 (91.9%)255 (1.8%)
Total4,373 (100.0%)14,531 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ankeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ankeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ankeny
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,980 (98.9%)65 (1.1%)
6 to 18 Years13,119 (98.1%)261 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years6,048 (92.0%)529 (8.0%)
26 to 34 Years9,591 (95.9%)408 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,222 (94.2%)632 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years7,918 (98.2%)142 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,094 (94.2%)315 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,427 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older3,079 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65,478 (96.5%)2,352 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ankeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ankeny
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,980 (98.9%)65 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen13,119 (98.1%)261 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,048 (92.0%)529 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ankeny

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ankeny
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,174 (84.6%)397 (15.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,025 (93.3%)363 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,564 (95.4%)368 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,965 (96.7%)338 (3.3%)
$100,000 and over40,289 (97.9%)867 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ankeny

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ankeny
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,120 (18.5%)4,926 (81.5%)
6 to 18 Years2,331 (17.4%)11,353 (84.9%)
19 to 25 Years580 (8.8%)5,537 (84.2%)
25 to 34 Years771 (7.7%)9,002 (90.0%)
35 to 44 Years835 (7.7%)9,655 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years793 (9.8%)7,445 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years563 (10.4%)4,774 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,324 (97.7%)3,089 (69.8%)
75 Years and over3,051 (99.1%)2,135 (69.3%)
Total14,368 (21.2%)57,916 (85.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ankeny

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ankeny
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years222 (3.2%)259 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years602 (6.8%)383 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years763 (6.2%)602 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years426 (23.0%)326 (12.7%)
75 Years and over566 (49.0%)537 (27.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ankeny

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ankeny: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (0.2%)8 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years232 (2.6%)41 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years238 (1.9%)218 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years320 (17.3%)173 (6.7%)
75 Years and over379 (32.8%)333 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ankeny: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)57 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years226 (2.6%)103 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years96 (0.8%)153 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years33 (1.8%)78 (3.0%)
75 Years and over40 (3.5%)109 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ankeny: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years159 (2.3%)194 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years122 (1.4%)67 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years181 (1.5%)168 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years20 (1.1%)50 (1.9%)
75 Years and over137 (11.9%)38 (2.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ankeny: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (0.2%)103 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years296 (2.4%)212 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years163 (8.8%)191 (7.4%)
75 Years and over273 (23.6%)380 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ankeny: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years120 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.1%)104 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years71 (0.6%)86 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years46 (2.5%)53 (2.1%)
75 Years and over138 (11.9%)115 (6.0%)

Technology Access in Ankeny

Computing Device Access in Ankeny

Computing Device Access in Ankeny
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23,91390.1%
Smartphone24,72793.2%
Tablet19,46373.4%
No Computing Device5802.2%
Total26,525100.0%

Internet Access in Ankeny

Internet Access in Ankeny
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet250.1%
Broadband Home21,39780.7%
Cellular Data Only2,0547.7%
Satellite Internet2,0607.8%
No Internet2,1348.1%
Total26,525100.0%

Ankeny Summary

Ankeny, Iowa is a city located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It is a suburb of Des Moines, the state capital. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 45,582, making it the 15th largest city in the state. Ankeny is the fastest growing city in Iowa and the third fastest growing city in the Midwest.

History

Ankeny was founded in 1875 by John Ankeny, a settler from Pennsylvania. He purchased 160 acres of land and built a log cabin on the site. The town was originally called "Ankenytown" and was later changed to Ankeny. The town was incorporated in 1903.
Ankeny experienced rapid growth in the late 20th century, due in part to its proximity to Des Moines. The city's population grew from 4,000 in 1990 to over 45,000 in 2010.

Geography

Ankeny is located in central Iowa, approximately 15 miles north of Des Moines. It is situated in the Des Moines metropolitan area, which has a population of over 600,000. The city covers an area of 24.6 square miles and has an elevation of 945 feet.
The city is located in the Des Moines River Valley, which is part of the larger Central Iowa Uplands region. The city is bordered by the Des Moines River to the east and the Skunk River to the west.

Climate

Ankeny has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 50.2°F, with an average high of 68.2°F in July and an average low of 32.2°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 36.2 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 45,582 people, 17,845 households, and 12,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,851.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 3.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,945, and the median income for a family was $76,845. The per capita income for the city was $29,945. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Ankeny is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is home to several large employers, including John Deere, Principal Financial Group, and Wells Fargo.
Ankeny is also home to several shopping centers, including the Ankeny Marketplace, the Ankeny Town Center, and the Prairie Trail Shopping Center. The city is also home to several parks, including the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge and the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.
Ankeny is served by the Des Moines International Airport, which is located approximately 15 miles south of the city. The city is also served by several major highways, including Interstate 35, U.S. Route 69, and Iowa Highway 141.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ankeny?
Total Population of Ankeny is 68,392.
What is the Total Male Population of Ankeny?
Total Male Population of Ankeny is 33,973.
What is the Total Female Population of Ankeny?
Total Female Population of Ankeny is 34,419.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ankeny?
There are 98.70 Males per 100 Females in Ankeny.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ankeny?
There are 101.31 Females per 100 Males in Ankeny.
What is the Median Population Age in Ankeny?
Median Population Age in Ankeny is 33.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ankeny
Average Family Size in Ankeny is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ankeny
Average Household Size in Ankeny is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ankeny?
Per Capita income in Ankeny is $46,184.
What is the Median Family Income in Ankeny?
Median Family Income in Ankeny is $118,421.
What is the Median Household income in Ankeny?
Median Household Income in Ankeny is $101,151.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ankeny?
Income or Wage Gap in Ankeny is 27.4%.
Women in Ankeny earn 72.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ankeny?
Family Income Deficit in Ankeny is $13,259.
Families that are below poverty line in Ankeny earn $13,259 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ankeny?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ankeny is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ankeny?
There are 39,513 People in the Labor Forcein in Ankeny.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ankeny?
76.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Ankeny.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ankeny?
Unemployment Rate in Ankeny is 2.6%.