Urbandale, IA Demographics
A map of Urbandale's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 37,292 | 81.8% |
Asian | 2,488 | 5.5% |
Hispanic | 2,225 | 4.9% |
Black | 1,823 | 4.0% |
Multiracial | 1,564 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 188 | 0.4% |
Urbandale, Iowa had a population of 45,580 in 2020. It was 81.8% White, 4.0% Black, 5.5% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Urbandale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Urbandale is the 12th 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).
Urbandale's White Population
37,292 residents of Urbandale identify as White, or 81.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Urbandale roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Urbandale is ranked #943 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Urbandale is more White than neighboring Clive (77.3% White), Windsor Heights (77.9% White), Johnston (80.6% White), and West Des Moines (76.5% White). Urbandale is less White than neighboring Grimes (86.6% White).
Urbandale's Black Population
1,823 residents of Urbandale identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Urbandale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Urbandale is ranked #46 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Urbandale is more Black than neighboring Grimes (2.8% Black). Urbandale is less Black than neighboring Clive (4.1% Black), Windsor Heights (4.6% Black), Johnston (5.8% Black), and West Des Moines (5.3% Black).
Urbandale's Asian Population
2,488 residents of Urbandale identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Urbandale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Urbandale is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Urbandale is more Asian than neighboring Grimes (2.3% Asian), and Windsor Heights (5% Asian). Urbandale is less Asian than neighboring Clive (7.3% Asian), Johnston (6.3% Asian), and West Des Moines (7% Asian).
Urbandale's Hispanic Population
2,225 residents of Urbandale identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Urbandale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Urbandale is ranked #233 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Urbandale is more Hispanic than neighboring Grimes (4.4% Hispanic), and Johnston (3.9% Hispanic). Urbandale is less Hispanic than neighboring Clive (7.4% Hispanic), Windsor Heights (6.7% Hispanic), and West Des Moines (6.6% Hispanic).
Urbandale's Native American/Other Population
188 residents of Urbandale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Urbandale 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, Urbandale is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Urbandale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clive (0.5% Native American/Other), Windsor Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), and West Des Moines (0.6% Native American/Other).
Urbandale's Multiracial Population
1,564 residents of Urbandale identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Urbandale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Urbandale is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Urbandale is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnston (3.1% Multiracial). Urbandale is less Multiracial than neighboring Clive (3.5% Multiracial), Windsor Heights (5.4% Multiracial), and West Des Moines (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.