Ankeny, Iowa

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
68,392
Population
$101,151
Median Income
$281,700
Home Value
33.3
Median Age

Demographics

Ankeny has a population of 68,392 with a median age of 33.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
90.7%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
3.3%
Black
1.1%
Other
1.1%
Demographic Value
Total Population68,392
Median Age33.3
White90.7%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian3.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Other / Two or More Races1.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Ankeny is $101,151, which is 34.6% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $46,184. The poverty rate is 4.7%.

$101,151
Median Household Income
$46,184
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Ankeny is 2.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Ankeny, 98.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
98.0%
Bachelor's+
53.0%
Graduate+
16.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher98.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher53.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree16.8%

Housing

The median home value in Ankeny is $281,700, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,289. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

$281,700
Median Home Value
$1,289/mo
Median Rent
71.3%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$281,700
Median Monthly Rent$1,289
Homeownership Rate71.3%
Vacancy Rate4.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ankeny, Iowa?
The population of Ankeny, Iowa is 68,392 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ankeny, Iowa?
The median household income in Ankeny, Iowa is $101,151. This is 34.6% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Ankeny, Iowa?
The median home value in Ankeny, Iowa is $281,700. The median monthly rent is $1,289.
What percentage of people in Ankeny have a college degree?
In Ankeny, Iowa, 53.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 98.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Ankeny, Iowa an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Ankeny, Iowa is 2.8x (median home value $281,700 vs. median income $101,151), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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