Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ankeny, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

72,615

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.7%62,213

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%3,673

Asian

3.5%2,538

Two or More

3.1%2,269

Black

2.5%1,807

Other

0.2%110

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%775

High School Diploma

15.5%7,242

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%2,979

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%5,379

Associate's Degree

10.6%4,974

Bachelor's Degree

36%16,826

Master's Degree

12.6%5,906

Professional Degree

1.6%734

Doctorate

1.8%862

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

52.1%

Graduate+

16.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$331,000

Median Renti

$1,319

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.3%20,235

Renter-Occupied

28.7%8,126

Total Units

29,781

Homeownership

71.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%338

$50K–$100K

0.6%127

$100K–$150K

3.3%676

$150K–$200K

9.5%1,930

$200K–$300K

25.7%5,197

$300K–$500K

46.1%9,319

$500K–$1M

12.6%2,555

$1M+

0.5%93

Rent Distribution

Under $500

277

$500–$750

319

$750–$1,000

1,236

$1,000–$1,250

1,853

$1,250–$1,500

1,300

$1,500–$2,000

2,016

$2,000+

1,082

Year Built

2020 or later

8.1%2,411

2010–2019

32.9%9,784

2000–2009

21.9%6,531

1990–1999

13.1%3,893

1980–1989

5.2%1,553

1970–1979

9.4%2,814

1960–1969

4.7%1,385

1950–1959

2.9%851

1940–1949

0.4%119

1939 or earlier

1.5%440

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66%18,724

Electricity

32.8%9,314

No Fuel

0.6%157

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%135

Other

0.1%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,198

Mean Household Incomei

$126,748

Per Capita Incomei

$50,306

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

41,795

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%584

$10K–$15K

1.2%339

$15K–$20K

1.3%365

$20K–$25K

1.8%499

$25K–$30K

1.9%541

$30K–$35K

3%846

$35K–$40K

2.8%787

$40K–$45K

2.3%642

$45K–$50K

1.6%465

$50K–$60K

5.2%1,487

$60K–$75K

10%2,837

$75K–$100K

13.2%3,738

$100K–$125K

12.9%3,656

$125K–$150K

8.9%2,526

$150K–$200K

17.6%4,999

$200K+

14.3%4,050

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

260

Residentsi

325

Avg. Tenant Renti

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

48 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers109 homes74% occupied$387/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC136 homes98% occupied$472/mo rent

811/PRAC15 homes99% occupied$429/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,198/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

76.9%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

22.2%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

77.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.3% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,4474.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

834

India

541

Korea

252

Philippines

Poland

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,225

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

40,634

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,804(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured