Ankeny, IA Demographics

A map of Ankeny's Population by Race

Ankeny, Iowa had a population of 67,887 in 2020. It was 86.6% White, 2.5% Black, 2.4% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ankeny, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Ankeny is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Ankeny's White Population

58,814 residents of Ankeny identify as White, or 86.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Ankeny roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Ankeny is ranked #868 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ankeny is more White than neighboring Johnston (80.6% White). Ankeny is less White than neighboring Saylorville (92.7% White), Alleman (96.9% White), Elkhart (87% White), and Polk City (93.3% White).

Ankeny's Black Population

1,672 residents of Ankeny identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ankeny roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Ankeny is ranked #80 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ankeny is more Black than neighboring Saylorville (1.1% Black), Alleman (0.7% Black), Elkhart (0.9% Black), and Polk City (0.6% Black). Ankeny is less Black than neighboring Johnston (5.8% Black).

Ankeny's Asian Population

1,630 residents of Ankeny identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ankeny roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Ankeny is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ankeny is more Asian than neighboring Saylorville (1% Asian), Alleman (0.2% Asian), Elkhart (0.5% Asian), and Polk City (0.6% Asian). Ankeny is less Asian than neighboring Johnston (6.3% Asian).

Ankeny's Hispanic Population

2,831 residents of Ankeny identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ankeny roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Ankeny is ranked #273 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ankeny is more Hispanic than neighboring Saylorville (2.2% Hispanic), Alleman (1.4% Hispanic), Polk City (2% Hispanic), and Johnston (3.9% Hispanic). Ankeny is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkhart (7% Hispanic).

Ankeny's Native American/Other Population

432 residents of Ankeny identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ankeny roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Ankeny is ranked #248 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ankeny is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saylorville (0.5% Native American/Other), Alleman (0% Native American/Other), Polk City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Johnston (0.4% Native American/Other). Ankeny is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkhart (0.7% Native American/Other).

Ankeny's Multiracial Population

2,508 residents of Ankeny identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ankeny roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Ankeny is ranked #244 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ankeny is more Multiracial than neighboring Saylorville (2.6% Multiracial), Alleman (0.7% Multiracial), Polk City (3.2% Multiracial), and Johnston (3.1% Multiracial). Ankeny is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkhart (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.