Waukee, IA Demographics

A map of Waukee's Population by Race

Waukee, Iowa had a population of 23,940 in 2020. It was 81.7% White, 3.7% Black, 5.3% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukee is the 23rd 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).

Waukee's White Population

19,553 residents of Waukee identify as White, or 81.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Waukee roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukee is ranked #945 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waukee is more White than neighboring Clive (77.3% White), and West Des Moines (76.5% White). Waukee is less White than neighboring Van Meter (94.1% White), Urbandale (81.8% White), and Grimes (86.6% White).

Waukee's Black Population

890 residents of Waukee identify as Black, or 3.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waukee roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukee is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waukee is more Black than neighboring Van Meter (0.4% Black), and Grimes (2.8% Black). Waukee is less Black than neighboring Clive (4.1% Black), Urbandale (4% Black), and West Des Moines (5.3% Black).

Waukee's Asian Population

1,264 residents of Waukee identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waukee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukee is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waukee is more Asian than neighboring Van Meter (0.5% Asian), and Grimes (2.3% Asian). Waukee is less Asian than neighboring Clive (7.3% Asian), Urbandale (5.5% Asian), and West Des Moines (7% Asian).

Waukee's Hispanic Population

1,253 residents of Waukee identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waukee roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukee is ranked #212 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Van Meter (1.5% Hispanic), Urbandale (4.9% Hispanic), and Grimes (4.4% Hispanic). Waukee is less Hispanic than neighboring Clive (7.4% Hispanic), and West Des Moines (6.6% Hispanic).

Waukee's Native American/Other Population

133 residents of Waukee 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 Waukee 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, Waukee is ranked #248 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waukee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clive (0.5% Native American/Other), Urbandale (0.4% Native American/Other), and Grimes (0.4% Native American/Other). Waukee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Meter (0.9% Native American/Other).

Waukee's Multiracial Population

847 residents of Waukee identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waukee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Waukee is ranked #275 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waukee is more Multiracial than neighboring Van Meter (2.6% Multiracial), Urbandale (3.4% Multiracial), and Grimes (3.4% Multiracial). Waukee is less Multiracial than neighboring West Des Moines (4% Multiracial).

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