Urbandale, IA

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Urbandale Overview

45,591
TOTAL POPULATION
23,005
MALE POPULATION
22,586
FEMALE POPULATION
101.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,170
PER CAPITA INCOME
$134,872
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$111,888
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
24,917
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Urbandale Zip Codes

Urbandale Area Codes

Race in Urbandale

The most populous races in Urbandale are White / Caucasian (39,173 | 85.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2,617 | 5.7%), and Asian (2,382 | 5.2%).
Race in Urbandale
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,3825.2%
Black / African American1,9754.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,6175.7%
Native / Alaskan1070.2%
White / Caucasian39,17385.9%
Two or more Races1,4693.2%
Some other Race4851.1%
Total45,591100.0%

Ancestry in Urbandale

The most populous ancestries reported in Urbandale are German (13,441 | 29.5%), Irish (5,735 | 12.6%), English (5,723 | 12.6%), Norwegian (2,697 | 5.9%), and Mexican (1,534 | 3.4%), together accounting for 63.9% of all Urbandale residents.
Ancestry in Urbandale
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2410.5%
American1,4193.1%
Arab2240.5%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac230.1%
Australian150.0%
Austrian440.1%
Belgian490.1%
Bhutanese320.1%
Blackfeet570.1%
Bolivian240.1%
British2090.5%
Bulgarian40.0%
Burmese2120.5%
Canadian1240.3%
Central American2200.5%
Cherokee290.1%
Choctaw160.0%
Colombian220.1%
Costa Rican830.2%
Croatian1800.4%
Cuban500.1%
Czech4951.1%
Czechoslovakian410.1%
Danish7121.6%
Dutch1,3242.9%
Eastern European1170.3%
Ecuadorian230.1%
English5,72312.6%
Ethiopian310.1%
European1,0362.3%
Filipino500.1%
Finnish190.0%
French1,0382.3%
French American Indian20.0%
French Canadian290.1%
German13,44129.5%
Ghanaian430.1%
Greek410.1%
Guatemalan110.0%
Honduran210.1%
Hungarian1170.3%
Indian (Asian)4671.0%
Indonesian4511.0%
Iraqi620.1%
Irish5,73512.6%
Italian1,1872.6%
Jamaican1150.3%
Kenyan520.1%
Korean1010.2%
Latvian250.1%
Lebanese1500.3%
Liberian2220.5%
Lithuanian1220.3%
Luxembourger1230.3%
Macedonian70.0%
Malaysian2510.5%
Mexican1,5343.4%
Navajo80.0%
Nigerian80.0%
Northern European1200.3%
Norwegian2,6975.9%
Pakistani460.1%
Panamanian110.0%
Pennsylvania German90.0%
Peruvian290.1%
Polish8741.9%
Portuguese70.0%
Puerto Rican5711.3%
Russian770.2%
Salvadoran940.2%
Scandinavian5061.1%
Scotch-Irish2380.5%
Scottish1,2612.8%
Serbian660.1%
Sioux640.1%
Slavic110.0%
South American980.2%
Spaniard550.1%
Spanish610.1%
Sri Lankan3370.7%
Subsaharan African7261.6%
Sudanese1200.3%
Swedish1,2062.6%
Swiss3580.8%
Thai3740.8%
Turkish110.0%
Ukrainian70.0%
Welsh4250.9%
Yugoslavian1,0312.3%
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Immigrants in Urbandale

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Urbandale came from Asia (1,649 | 3.6%), Europe (1,312 | 2.9%), South Eastern Asia (1,150 | 2.5%), Eastern Europe (1,083 | 2.4%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (788 | 1.7%), together accounting for 13.1% of all Urbandale residents.
Immigrants in Urbandale
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa6061.3%
Asia1,6493.6%
Australia100.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina7881.7%
Brazil150.0%
Bulgaria40.0%
Canada760.2%
Caribbean330.1%
Central America5041.1%
China1930.4%
Colombia220.1%
Congo90.0%
Costa Rica100.0%
Croatia320.1%
Eastern Africa1860.4%
Eastern Asia3100.7%
Eastern Europe1,0832.4%
El Salvador440.1%
England240.1%
Ethiopia130.0%
Europe1,3122.9%
Germany620.1%
Ghana430.1%
Guatemala250.1%
Honduras710.2%
Hong Kong380.1%
India1110.2%
Indonesia250.1%
Iraq620.1%
Italy110.0%
Jamaica330.1%
Kenya420.1%
Korea1170.3%
Laos1850.4%
Latin America5911.3%
Liberia2230.5%
Malaysia480.1%
Mexico3480.8%
Middle Africa710.2%
Moldova550.1%
Nepal160.0%
Nigeria80.0%
Northern Africa630.1%
Northern Europe1320.3%
Norway520.1%
Oceania100.0%
Panama60.0%
Peru100.0%
Philippines830.2%
Somalia1310.3%
South America540.1%
South Central Asia1270.3%
South Eastern Asia1,1502.5%
Southern Europe350.1%
Spain240.1%
Sudan630.1%
Taiwan350.1%
Ukraine300.1%
Venezuela70.0%
Vietnam1990.4%
Western Africa2740.6%
Western Asia620.1%
Western Europe620.1%
Zaire620.1%
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Sex and Age in Urbandale

Sex and Age in Urbandale

The most populous age groups in Urbandale are 35 to 39 Years (2,139 | 9.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,727 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Urbandale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,460 (6.4%)1,473 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years1,816 (7.9%)1,725 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years1,552 (6.8%)1,714 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years1,447 (6.3%)1,593 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,003 (4.4%)760 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,094 (4.8%)1,032 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years1,826 (7.9%)1,458 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years2,139 (9.3%)1,644 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years1,482 (6.4%)1,670 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,836 (8.0%)1,636 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years1,439 (6.3%)1,270 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,561 (6.8%)1,492 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,286 (5.6%)1,727 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years1,220 (5.3%)1,070 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years929 (4.0%)930 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years370 (1.6%)562 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years230 (1.0%)456 (2.0%)
85 Years and over315 (1.4%)374 (1.7%)
Total23,005 (100.0%)22,586 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Urbandale

Median Family Size in Urbandale

The median family size in Urbandale is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (10,382 | 82.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (690 | 5.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Urbandale
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,382 (82.3%)3.11
Single Male/Father690 (5.5%)2.63
Single Female/Mother1,537 (12.2%)3.02
Total Families12,609 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Urbandale

The median household size in Urbandale is 2.64 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,537 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (4,554 | 26.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Urbandale
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,382 (60.5%)3.13
Single Male/Father690 (4.0%)2.92
Single Female/Mother1,537 (9.0%)3.28
Non-family4,554 (26.5%)1.26
Total Households17,163 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Urbandale

Out of a total of 17,163 households in Urbandale, 12,609 (73.5%) are family households, while 4,554 (26.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,322, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,526.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Urbandale
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,526 (20.5%)
2-Person Households5,322 (31.0%)933 (5.4%)
3-Person Households2,601 (15.1%)95 (0.5%)
4-Person Households3,006 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,285 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households302 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households93 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,609 (73.5%)4,554 (26.5%)

Female Fertility in Urbandale

Fertility by Age in Urbandale

Average fertility rate in Urbandale is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 51.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Urbandale
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years315 (51.8%)97.0
35 to 50 years293 (48.2%)55.0
Total608 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Urbandale

79.9% of women with births (608) in Urbandale are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 28.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 10.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Urbandale
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years224 (71.1%)91 (28.9%)
35 to 50 years262 (89.4%)31 (10.6%)
Total486 (79.9%)122 (20.1%)

Fertility by Education in Urbandale

Average fertility rate in Urbandale is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 110.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 32.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Urbandale
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School54 (8.9%)36.0
High School Diploma98 (16.1%)70.0
College or Associate's Degree70 (11.5%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree187 (30.8%)59.0
Graduate Degree199 (32.7%)110.0
Total608 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Urbandale

20.1% of women with births in Urbandale 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 high school diploma are least likely to be married with 82.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Urbandale
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma17 (17.3%)81 (82.7%)
College or Associate's Degree57 (81.4%)13 (18.6%)
Bachelor's Degree180 (96.3%)7 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree178 (89.4%)21 (10.5%)
Total486 (79.9%)122 (20.1%)

Income in Urbandale

Income Overview in Urbandale

Per Capita Income in Urbandale is $51,170, while median incomes of families and households are $134,872 and $111,888 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income45,591$51,170
Median Family Income12,609$134,872
Mean Family Income12,609$156,002
Median Household Income17,163$111,888
Mean Household Income17,163$135,104
Income Deficit12,609$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)45,59129.43%
Wage / Income Gap ($)45,59170.57¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index45,5910.40

Earnings by Sex in Urbandale

Average Earnings in Urbandale are $57,302, $67,021 for men and $47,294 for women, a difference of 29.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Urbandale
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male14,153 (54.3%)$67,021
Female11,915 (45.7%)$47,294
Total26,068 (100.0%)$57,302

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Urbandale

The most common earnings brackets in Urbandale are $100,000+ for men (4,255 | 30.1%) and $100,000+ for women (1,656 | 13.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Urbandale
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less387 (2.7%)650 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999303 (2.1%)350 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499296 (2.1%)467 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999355 (2.5%)253 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499212 (1.5%)304 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999349 (2.5%)264 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499242 (1.7%)168 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999114 (0.8%)221 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499208 (1.5%)375 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999258 (1.8%)280 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999539 (3.8%)511 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999377 (2.7%)566 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999590 (4.2%)648 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999677 (4.8%)595 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999653 (4.6%)555 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999431 (3.0%)498 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999868 (6.1%)1,231 (10.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,026 (7.2%)776 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,013 (14.2%)1,547 (13.0%)
$100,000+4,255 (30.1%)1,656 (13.9%)
Total14,153 (100.0%)11,915 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Urbandale

Average earnings in Urbandale are $73,300 for men and $54,229 for women, a difference of 26.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,906, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,784. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,453, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,102.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Urbandale
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,784$27,102
High School Diploma$46,572$35,929
College or Associate's Degree$58,765$41,018
Bachelor's Degree$95,449$61,045
Graduate Degree$98,906$80,453
Total$73,300$54,229

Family Income in Urbandale

Family Income Brackets in Urbandale

According to the Urbandale family income data, there are 3,165 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 113 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Urbandale
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001891.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991130.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992141.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992902.3%
$35,000 to $49,9996435.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,34910.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,48811.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,91323.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,25717.9%
$200,000+3,16525.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Urbandale

4-person families (2,914 | 23.1%) account for the highest median family income in Urbandale with $181,429 per family, while 2-person families (5,635 | 44.7%) have the highest median income of $56,903 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Urbandale
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,635 (44.7%)$113,806
3-Person Families2,494 (19.8%)$138,056
4-Person Families2,914 (23.1%)$181,429
5-Person Families1,226 (9.7%)$137,784
6-Person Families291 (2.3%)$126,369
7+ Person Families49 (0.4%)$0
Total12,609 (100.0%)$134,872

Family Income by Number of Earners in Urbandale

The median family income in Urbandale is $134,872, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,530) having the highest median family income of $177,667, while families with no earners (1,556) have the lowest median family income of $74,444, accounting for 12.1% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Urbandale
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,556 (12.3%)$74,444
1 Earner3,033 (24.0%)$103,445
2 Earners6,490 (51.5%)$151,378
3+ Earners1,530 (12.1%)$177,667
Total12,609 (100.0%)$134,872

Household Income in Urbandale

Household Income Brackets in Urbandale

With 3,673 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Urbandale, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 240 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Urbandale
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004632.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992401.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995153.0%
$25,000 to $34,9996693.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,4598.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,02511.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,24813.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993,67321.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992,48914.5%
$200,000+3,36419.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Urbandale

The median household income in Urbandale is $111,888, with the highest median household income of $134,696 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,772 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $78,801, with 413 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Urbandale
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years413 (2.4%)$78,801
25 to 44 Years6,192 (36.1%)$119,202
45 to 64 Years6,772 (39.5%)$134,696
65+ Years3,786 (22.1%)$79,046
Total17,163 (100.0%)$111,888

Poverty in Urbandale

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Urbandale

With 5.8% poverty level for males and 5.2% for females among the residents of Urbandale, 75 year old and over males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 111 males (13.1%) and 123 females (8.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Urbandale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years136 (9.5%)123 (8.4%)
5 Years7 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years102 (5.4%)139 (6.0%)
12 to 14 Years97 (9.6%)54 (6.4%)
15 Years16 (6.2%)34 (7.5%)
16 and 17 Years23 (2.8%)31 (4.8%)
18 to 24 Years171 (12.6%)79 (6.3%)
25 to 34 Years93 (3.2%)95 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years117 (3.2%)163 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years312 (9.5%)184 (6.3%)
55 to 64 Years97 (3.4%)155 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (1.4%)63 (3.2%)
75 Years and over111 (13.1%)53 (4.3%)
Total1,311 (5.8%)1,173 (5.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Urbandale

According to the poverty statistics in Urbandale, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Urbandale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,296 (90.5%)1,348 (91.6%)
5 Years414 (98.3%)267 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,778 (94.6%)2,164 (94.0%)
12 to 14 Years914 (90.4%)787 (93.6%)
15 Years240 (93.8%)417 (92.5%)
16 and 17 Years799 (97.2%)609 (95.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,188 (87.4%)1,183 (93.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,827 (96.8%)2,395 (96.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,504 (96.8%)3,151 (95.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,963 (90.5%)2,722 (93.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,740 (96.6%)3,064 (95.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,109 (98.6%)1,933 (96.8%)
75 Years and over736 (86.9%)1,176 (95.7%)
Total21,508 (94.3%)21,216 (94.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Urbandale

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Urbandale show that 2.5% or 264 of the total 10,382 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.4%, comprising of 68 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Urbandale
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,246 (98.4%)86 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children3,861 (97.2%)110 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,002 (93.6%)68 (6.4%)
5 or more Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,118 (97.5%)264 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Urbandale

According to the poverty data in Urbandale, 6.5% or 45 single-father households and 13.9% or 213 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 45 households (19.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Urbandale
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children45 (19.2%)148 (18.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)36 (23.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total45 (6.5%)213 (13.9%)

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

The poverty data for Urbandale shows that 264 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 258 of the single-parent households (11.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (6.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Urbandale
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children86 (1.6%)17 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children110 (2.8%)193 (18.6%)
3 or 4 Children68 (6.4%)36 (17.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total264 (2.5%)258 (11.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Urbandale

Employment by Class of Employer in Urbandale

Among the 24,192 employed individuals in Urbandale, private company employees (16,600 | 68.6%), not-for-profit organizations (2,173 | 9.0%), and local government employees (1,663 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Urbandale
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees16,60068.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,1624.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,2295.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,1739.0%
Local Government Employees1,6636.9%
State Government Employees7853.2%
Federal Government Employees5802.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total24,192100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Urbandale

According to the labor force statistics for Urbandale, out of the total population over 16 years of age (35,144), 70.9% or 24,917 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 523 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.8% or 3,080 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.8% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Urbandale
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,064 (45.6%)83 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,499 (85.0%)9 (0.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,907 (89.7%)103 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years3,080 (93.8%)37 (1.2%)
35 to 44 Years6,380 (92.0%)134 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,353 (86.6%)86 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,571 (84.2%)49 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,880 (62.4%)28 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,025 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over150 (6.5%)8 (5.3%)
Total24,917 (70.9%)523 (2.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Urbandale

According to labor force statistics for Urbandale, 86.1% of individuals (21,174) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (24,592) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 445 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 88.7% or 11,780 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 57 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Urbandale
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School858 (67.8%)84 (6.6%)
High School Diploma3,621 (87.4%)83 (2.0%)
College / Associate Degree4,910 (83.2%)124 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,780 (88.7%)226 (1.7%)
Total21,174 (86.1%)516 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Urbandale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Urbandale are Management (3,394 | 14.0%), Community & Social Service (2,937 | 12.1%), Business & Financial (2,783 | 11.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,122 | 8.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,478 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Urbandale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Urbandale, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.7%), Life, Physical & Social Science (88.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (84.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.4%), Health Technologists (73.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Urbandale
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,092 (61.6%)1,302 (38.4%)
Business & Financial1,497 (53.8%)1,286 (46.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,797 (84.7%)325 (15.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1,174 (82.4%)250 (17.6%)
Architecture & Engineering340 (89.7%)39 (10.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science283 (88.7%)36 (11.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,004 (34.2%)1,933 (65.8%)
Education, Arts & Media139 (32.3%)292 (67.7%)
Legal Services & Support301 (47.7%)330 (52.3%)
Education Instruction & Library417 (28.2%)1,061 (71.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment147 (37.0%)250 (63.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating356 (24.6%)1,092 (75.4%)
Health Technologists319 (26.1%)903 (73.9%)
Total (Category)6,746 (53.2%)5,938 (46.8%)
Total (Overall)13,309 (55.0%)10,898 (45.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Urbandale are Food Preparation & Serving (921 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (735 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (447 | 1.8%), Security & Protection (376 | 1.5%), and Healthcare Support (217 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Urbandale

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Urbandale, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (93.5%), Security & Protection (59.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.9%), Personal Care & Service (80.9%), and Law Enforcement (79.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Urbandale
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support22 (10.1%)195 (89.9%)
Security & Protection223 (59.3%)153 (40.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention186 (93.5%)13 (6.5%)
Law Enforcement37 (20.9%)140 (79.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving403 (43.8%)518 (56.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance258 (57.7%)189 (42.3%)
Personal Care & Service140 (19.1%)595 (80.9%)
Total (Category)1,046 (38.8%)1,650 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)13,309 (55.0%)10,898 (45.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Urbandale are Office & Administration (2,801 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (2,566 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Urbandale

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Urbandale
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,480 (57.7%)1,086 (42.3%)
Office & Administration980 (35.0%)1,821 (65.0%)
Total (Category)2,460 (45.8%)2,907 (54.2%)
Total (Overall)13,309 (55.0%)10,898 (45.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Urbandale are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (571 | 2.4%), Construction & Extraction (486 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (70 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Urbandale

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Urbandale
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction473 (97.3%)13 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair545 (95.5%)26 (4.5%)
Total (Category)1,088 (96.5%)39 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)13,309 (55.0%)10,898 (45.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Urbandale are Transportation (1,021 | 4.2%), Production (679 | 2.8%), and Material Moving (633 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Urbandale

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Urbandale
OccupationMaleFemale
Production567 (83.5%)112 (16.5%)
Transportation862 (84.4%)159 (15.6%)
Material Moving540 (85.3%)93 (14.7%)
Total (Category)1,969 (84.4%)364 (15.6%)
Total (Overall)13,309 (55.0%)10,898 (45.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Urbandale

Employment Industries in Urbandale

The major employment industries in Urbandale include Finance & Insurance (4,411 | 18.2%), Retail Trade (2,864 | 11.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,829 | 11.7%), Educational Services (2,130 | 8.8%), and Professional & Scientific (2,014 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Urbandale

Employment Industries by Sex in Urbandale

The Urbandale industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (93.0%), and Construction (89.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), Educational Services (67.6%), and Public Administration (58.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Urbandale
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting262 (62.7%)156 (37.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction914 (89.9%)103 (10.1%)
Manufacturing1,347 (85.1%)236 (14.9%)
Wholesale Trade602 (93.0%)45 (7.0%)
Retail Trade1,682 (58.7%)1,182 (41.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing568 (76.3%)176 (23.7%)
Utilities115 (85.8%)19 (14.2%)
Information224 (48.2%)241 (51.8%)
Finance & Insurance2,318 (52.5%)2,093 (47.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing406 (73.0%)150 (27.0%)
Professional & Scientific1,126 (55.9%)888 (44.1%)
Enterprise Management22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support522 (65.9%)270 (34.1%)
Educational Services691 (32.4%)1,439 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance696 (24.6%)2,133 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation286 (52.2%)262 (47.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services694 (59.8%)466 (40.2%)
Public Administration331 (41.3%)470 (58.7%)
Total13,309 (55.0%)10,898 (45.0%)

Education in Urbandale

School Enrollment in Urbandale

The most common levels of schooling among the 11,637 students in Urbandale are high school (2,915 | 25.1%), elementary school (2,729 | 23.4%), and middle school (2,574 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Urbandale
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9498.2%
Kindergarten5765.0%
Elementary School2,72923.4%
Middle School2,57422.1%
High School2,91525.1%
College / Undergraduate1,37411.8%
Graduate / Professional5204.5%
Total11,637100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Urbandale

Out of a total of 11,637 students who are enrolled in schools in Urbandale, 1,932 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,705 (83.4%) 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 267 (49.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 676 (89.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Urbandale
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds272 (50.5%)267 (49.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,869 (85.7%)478 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,901 (89.3%)348 (10.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,885 (87.9%)260 (12.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds556 (87.6%)79 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds676 (89.8%)77 (10.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds302 (59.6%)205 (40.4%)
35 Years and over244 (52.8%)218 (47.2%)
Total9,705 (83.4%)1,932 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Urbandale

Business (4,852 | 26.7%), education (2,493 | 13.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,498 | 8.3%), science & technology (1,314 | 7.2%), and communications (1,176 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 18,153 individuals in Urbandale who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Urbandale
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7174.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,4988.3%
Physical & Health Sciences3572.0%
Psychology9715.3%
Social Sciences9205.1%
Engineering7554.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1020.6%
Science & Technology1,3147.2%
Business4,85226.7%
Education2,49313.7%
Literature & Languages4892.7%
Liberal Arts & History8594.7%
Visual & Performing Arts8894.9%
Communications1,1766.5%
Arts & Humanities7614.2%
Total18,153100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Urbandale

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Urbandale

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Urbandale are males with 2 vehicles (6,986, accounting for 52.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,491, making up 64.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Urbandale
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle155 (1.2%)86 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle1,679 (12.6%)1,454 (13.5%)
2 Vehicles6,986 (52.2%)5,491 (50.8%)
3 Vehicles3,051 (22.8%)2,555 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles1,247 (9.3%)1,034 (9.6%)
5 or more Vehicles263 (2.0%)184 (1.7%)
Total13,381 (100.0%)10,804 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Urbandale

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Urbandale are 15 to 19 minutes (5,110 commuters, 24.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (4,556 commuters, 22.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (3,737 commuters, 18.1%).
Commute Time in Urbandale
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4752.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,47812.0%
10 to 14 Minutes3,73718.1%
15 to 19 Minutes5,11024.7%
20 to 24 Minutes4,55622.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,4817.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,3206.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1991.0%
40 to 44 Minutes4062.0%
45 to 59 Minutes2751.3%
60 to 89 Minutes3881.9%
90 or more Minutes2421.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Urbandale

The most common commute times in Urbandale are 15 to 19 minutes (2,887 commuters, 25.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,223 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Urbandale
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes270 (2.4%)205 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,226 (10.7%)1,252 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,210 (19.4%)1,527 (16.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,887 (25.3%)2,223 (24.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,514 (22.0%)2,042 (22.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes697 (6.1%)784 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes585 (5.1%)735 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes154 (1.3%)45 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes184 (1.6%)222 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes211 (1.8%)64 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes307 (2.7%)81 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes178 (1.6%)64 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Urbandale

The most frequent times of departure to work in Urbandale are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,139, 18.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,112, 22.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Urbandale
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM467 (4.1%)204 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM402 (3.5%)63 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM452 (4.0%)173 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM673 (5.9%)542 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,167 (10.2%)682 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,996 (17.5%)1,638 (17.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,139 (18.7%)2,112 (22.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,106 (9.7%)1,343 (14.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM686 (6.0%)620 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM440 (3.8%)629 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM372 (3.3%)252 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM88 (0.8%)169 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM604 (5.3%)521 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM831 (7.3%)296 (3.2%)
Total11,423 (100.0%)9,244 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Urbandale

Occupancy by Ownership in Urbandale

Of the total 17,163 dwellings in Urbandale, owner-occupied units account for 13,479 (78.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,684 (21.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Urbandale
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13,47978.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,68421.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units17,163100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Urbandale

Occupancy by Household Size in Urbandale
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,52620.5%
2-Person Household6,25536.4%
3-Person Household2,69615.7%
4+ Person Household4,68627.3%
Total Housing Units17,163100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Urbandale

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Urbandale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,019 (57.3%)1,507 (42.7%)
2-Person Household5,111 (81.7%)1,144 (18.3%)
3-Person Household2,327 (86.3%)369 (13.7%)
4+ Person Household4,022 (85.8%)664 (14.2%)
Total Housing Units13,479 (78.5%)3,684 (21.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Urbandale

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Urbandale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School394 (57.4%)292 (42.6%)
High School Diploma1,714 (61.4%)1,078 (38.6%)
College/Associate Degree2,980 (70.7%)1,235 (29.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,391 (88.6%)1,079 (11.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Urbandale

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Urbandale
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,82816.5%
35 to 44 Years3,77722.0%
45 to 54 Years3,23218.8%
55 to 64 Years3,54020.6%
65 to 74 Years2,43414.2%
75 to 84 Years8414.9%
85 Years and Over5113.0%
Total17,163100.0%

Housing Finances in Urbandale

Median Income by Occupancy in Urbandale

Median Income by Occupancy in Urbandale
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied13,479 (78.5%)$133,029
Renter-Occupied3,684 (21.5%)$57,009
Average17,163 (100.0%)$111,888

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Urbandale

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Urbandale
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000152 (1.1%)168 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99976 (0.6%)74 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999166 (1.2%)76 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999100 (0.7%)180 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999108 (0.8%)131 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999381 (2.8%)296 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999659 (4.9%)805 (21.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,353 (10.0%)678 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,622 (12.0%)619 (16.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,175 (23.6%)503 (13.7%)
$150,000 or more5,687 (42.2%)154 (4.2%)
Total13,479 (100.0%)3,684 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Urbandale

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Urbandale
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300126 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499312 (2.3%)85 (2.3%)
$500 to $7991,947 (14.4%)237 (6.4%)
$800 to $9991,416 (10.5%)878 (23.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,727 (20.2%)1,706 (46.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,887 (21.4%)411 (11.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,680 (12.5%)141 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,112 (8.3%)17 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more1,272 (9.4%)79 (2.1%)
Total13,479 (100.0%)3,684 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Urbandale

Housing Structures in Urbandale

Housing Structures in Urbandale
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12,09270.5%
Single Unit, Attached1,5419.0%
2 Unit Apartments4952.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1981.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3301.9%
10 or more Apartments2,32513.6%
Mobile Home / Other1821.1%
Total17,163100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Urbandale

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Urbandale
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached11,700 (96.8%)392 (3.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,144 (74.2%)397 (25.8%)
2 Unit Apartments123 (24.8%)372 (75.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments47 (23.7%)151 (76.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments95 (28.8%)235 (71.2%)
10 or more Apartments278 (12.0%)2,047 (88.0%)
Mobile Home / Other92 (50.5%)90 (49.4%)
Total13,479 (78.5%)3,684 (21.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Urbandale

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Urbandale
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room24 (0.2%)145 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms133 (1.0%)1,060 (28.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,944 (14.4%)1,708 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,213 (31.3%)468 (12.7%)
8 or more Rooms7,165 (53.2%)303 (8.2%)
Total13,479 (100.0%)3,684 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Urbandale

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Urbandale
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11,031 (81.8%)1,387 (37.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas288 (2.1%)16 (0.4%)
Electricity2,114 (15.7%)2,172 (59.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32 (0.2%)9 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used14 (0.1%)100 (2.7%)
Total13,479 (100.0%)3,684 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Urbandale

Household Vehicle Usage in Urbandale
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle198 (1.5%)206 (5.6%)
1 Vehicle2,406 (17.8%)1,872 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles7,066 (52.4%)1,168 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles3,809 (28.3%)438 (11.9%)
Total13,479 (100.0%)3,684 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Urbandale

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Urbandale

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,2799,200
Median Property Value$281,900$308,200
Median Household Income$107,117$4,199
Monthly Housing Costs$792$1,241
Real Estate Taxes$5,115$53

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Urbandale

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Urbandale
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00060 (1.4%)16 (0.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99994 (2.2%)152 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,266 (53.0%)4,226 (45.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,555 (36.3%)3,343 (36.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999219 (5.1%)1,146 (12.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99937 (0.9%)154 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more48 (1.1%)163 (1.8%)
Total4,279 (100.0%)9,200 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Urbandale

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Urbandale
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00059 (1.4%)190 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999224 (5.2%)169 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999228 (5.3%)150 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999350 (8.2%)153 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999505 (11.8%)309 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999606 (14.2%)848 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999819 (19.1%)1,016 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more1,488 (34.8%)2,356 (25.6%)
Total4,279 (100.0%)9,200 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Urbandale

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Urbandale
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,422 (33.2%)139,423 (1,515.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,089 (25.5%)3,644 (39.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x611 (14.3%)2,939 (32.0%)
4.0x or more1,141 (26.7%)1,155 (12.6%)
Total4,279 (100.0%)9,200 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Urbandale

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Urbandale
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80066 (1.5%)51 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499130 (3.0%)143 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,4994,025 (94.1%)204 (2.2%)
Total4,279 (100.0%)9,200 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Urbandale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Urbandale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Urbandale
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,401 (93.9%)221 (6.1%)
6 to 18 Years8,448 (95.5%)395 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,078 (88.5%)270 (11.5%)
26 to 34 Years4,746 (92.8%)367 (7.2%)
35 to 44 Years6,384 (93.4%)453 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years5,870 (95.8%)258 (4.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,773 (95.3%)283 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,123 (99.7%)11 (0.3%)
75 Years and older1,986 (95.7%)90 (4.3%)
Total42,809 (94.8%)2,348 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Urbandale

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Urbandale
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,401 (93.9%)221 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,448 (95.5%)395 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,078 (88.5%)270 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Urbandale

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Urbandale
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,755 (86.5%)273 (13.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,577 (91.8%)318 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,006 (93.0%)300 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,949 (93.0%)445 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over27,474 (96.5%)995 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Urbandale

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Urbandale
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6904 (25.0%)2,672 (73.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,253 (14.2%)7,609 (86.1%)
19 to 25 Years338 (14.4%)1,804 (76.8%)
25 to 34 Years679 (13.3%)4,265 (83.4%)
35 to 44 Years474 (6.9%)6,093 (89.1%)
45 to 54 Years546 (8.9%)5,549 (90.5%)
55 to 64 Years705 (11.6%)5,193 (85.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,009 (97.0%)2,569 (62.1%)
75 Years and over1,986 (95.7%)1,346 (64.8%)
Total10,894 (24.1%)37,100 (82.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Urbandale

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Urbandale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.7%)66 (4.5%)
5 to 17 Years122 (2.7%)66 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years150 (3.5%)164 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years571 (6.0%)577 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years466 (21.8%)231 (11.6%)
75 Years and over253 (29.9%)512 (41.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Urbandale

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Urbandale: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)55 (3.7%)
5 to 17 Years9 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years162 (1.7%)131 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years256 (12.0%)120 (6.0%)
75 Years and over119 (14.1%)221 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Urbandale: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.7%)11 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.4%)14 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years56 (0.6%)119 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years134 (6.3%)25 (1.3%)
75 Years and over55 (6.5%)214 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Urbandale: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years122 (2.7%)66 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years97 (2.3%)119 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years142 (1.5%)168 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (1.6%)9 (0.4%)
75 Years and over56 (6.6%)62 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Urbandale: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years31 (0.7%)7 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years222 (2.3%)283 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years210 (9.8%)59 (3.0%)
75 Years and over105 (12.4%)373 (30.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Urbandale: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (0.7%)14 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.1%)7 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years20 (0.2%)20 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years99 (4.6%)8 (0.4%)
75 Years and over23 (2.7%)167 (13.6%)

Technology Access in Urbandale

Computing Device Access in Urbandale

Computing Device Access in Urbandale
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15,02887.6%
Smartphone15,85392.4%
Tablet12,60173.4%
No Computing Device4842.8%
Total17,163100.0%

Internet Access in Urbandale

Internet Access in Urbandale
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet90.1%
Broadband Home14,23082.9%
Cellular Data Only1,2827.5%
Satellite Internet1,4638.5%
No Internet1,1997.0%
Total17,163100.0%

Urbandale Summary

UrbanDale, Iowa is a city located in Polk and Dallas counties in the state of Iowa. It is a suburb of Des Moines, the state capital, and is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 39,463, making it the ninth-largest city in Iowa.

History

UrbanDale was founded in the late 1950s as a planned community. The city was named after the two major highways that intersected in the area, U.S. Route 6 (Urban Highway) and Iowa Highway 141 (Dale Avenue). The city was incorporated in 1959 and has grown steadily since then.

Geography

UrbanDale is located in central Iowa, approximately 15 miles west of Des Moines. It is situated in the Des Moines metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Greater Des Moines area. The city is bordered by Clive to the north, West Des Moines to the east, Grimes to the south, and Johnston to the west.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 16.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The terrain is generally flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts of the city.

Economy

UrbanDale is a major economic center in the Des Moines metropolitan area. The city is home to several large employers, including Wells Fargo, Nationwide Insurance, and the Principal Financial Group. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several large shopping centers and malls.
The city's economy is also supported by a strong manufacturing base. Major employers in this sector include John Deere, Rockwell Collins, and Vermeer Manufacturing.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 39,463 people, 15,845 households, and 10,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,444.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $68,945, and the median income for a family was $81,945. The per capita income for the city was $33,945. 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.
UrbanDale is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The city is home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups coming from Mexico, India, and China. The city also has a large population of young professionals, drawn to the city by its strong economy and vibrant culture.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Urbandale?
Total Population of Urbandale is 45,591.
What is the Total Male Population of Urbandale?
Total Male Population of Urbandale is 23,005.
What is the Total Female Population of Urbandale?
Total Female Population of Urbandale is 22,586.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Urbandale?
There are 101.86 Males per 100 Females in Urbandale.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Urbandale?
There are 98.18 Females per 100 Males in Urbandale.
What is the Median Population Age in Urbandale?
Median Population Age in Urbandale is 38.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Urbandale
Average Family Size in Urbandale is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Urbandale
Average Household Size in Urbandale is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Urbandale?
Per Capita income in Urbandale is $51,170.
What is the Median Family Income in Urbandale?
Median Family Income in Urbandale is $134,872.
What is the Median Household income in Urbandale?
Median Household Income in Urbandale is $111,888.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Urbandale?
Income or Wage Gap in Urbandale is 29.4%.
Women in Urbandale earn 70.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Urbandale?
Inequality or Gini Index in Urbandale is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Urbandale?
There are 24,917 People in the Labor Forcein in Urbandale.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Urbandale?
70.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Urbandale.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Urbandale?
Unemployment Rate in Urbandale is 2.1%.