Ankeny, IA

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2021 Population

66,346

2.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.9

1.23% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

4.21%

7.75% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$92,959

3.88% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$248,400

3.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

37,801

2.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ankeny, IA had a population of 66.3k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $92,959. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ankeny, IA grew from 64,744 to 66,346, a 2.47% increase and its median household income grew from $89,484 to $92,959, a 3.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ankeny, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), White (Hispanic) (2.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Ankeny, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Ankeny, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ankeny, IA are Des Moines Area Community College (3,727 degrees awarded in 2021) and Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (67 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ankeny, IA was $248,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Ankeny, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Ankeny, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ankeny, IA is home to a population of 66.3k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.81% of Ankeny, IA residents were born outside of the country (2.53k people).

In 2021, there were 33.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.9k people) in Ankeny, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.79k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.65k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Ankeny, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ankeny, IA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ankeny, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ankeny, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 1.16k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.79k ± 564
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.65k ± 515

3.13%

Hispanic Population

2.07k people

3.13% of the people in Ankeny, IA are hispanic (2.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ankeny, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,634 ± 4,977 people
India
10,950 ± 2,565 people
Vietnam
8,674 ± 2,283 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,634 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,950 and Vietnam with 8,674.

Foreign-Born Population

3.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.53k people

3.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.32k people

As of 2021, 3.81% of Ankeny, IA residents (2.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ankeny, IA was 3.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ankeny, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
856 ± 328
Vietnam
612 ± 174
Gulf War (1990s)
524 ± 256

Ankeny, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ankeny, IA employs 37.8k people. The largest industries in Ankeny, IA are Finance & Insurance (5,529 people), Retail Trade (4,921 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,874 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,766), Public Administration ($74,779), and Wholesale Trade ($69,926).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

37.8k

2021 Value

± 1,960

2.37%

1 Year growth

± 7.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ankeny, IA grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 36.9k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ankeny, IA, are Management Occupations (4,702 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (4,108 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,758 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ankeny, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.8k

2021 Value

± 1,960

2.37%

1 Year growth

± 7.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ankeny, IA grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 36.9k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ankeny, IA, are Finance & Insurance (5,529 people), Retail Trade (4,921 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,874 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ankeny, IA, though some of these residents may live in Ankeny, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,046

Median earning men ± $2,800

$43,813

Median earning women ± $2,982

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($79,898), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,653), and Public Administration ($75,630).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,035), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,004), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,985).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ankeny, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ankeny, IA awarded 3,794 degrees. The student population of Ankeny, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,066 male students and 11,916 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ankeny, IA are White (2,676 and 70.8%), followed by Unknown (380 and 10.1%), Hispanic or Latino (259 and 6.86%), and Black or African American (196 and 5.19%).

The largest universities in Ankeny, IA by number of degrees awarded are Des Moines Area Community College (3,727 and 98.2%) and Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (67 and 1.77%).

The most popular majors in Ankeny, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,045 and 27.5%), Homeland Security (348 and 9.17%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (338 and 8.91%).

The median tuition cost in Ankeny, IA for private four year colleges is $17,480.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ankeny, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 65.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,982 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,982 students enrolled in Ankeny, IA, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,604 records, of which 56.4% were women and 43.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
125 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,045 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
166 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Ankeny, IA was General Studies with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Ankeny, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Des Moines Area Community College
3,727 degrees awarded
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
67 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Des Moines Area Community College with 3,727 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,538 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ankeny, IA, which is 0.682 times less than the 2,256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,676 degrees mean that there were 7.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 380 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,323) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (742k), Some college (567k), and Bachelors Degree (459k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ankeny, IA was $248,400 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $239,300 to $248,400, a 3.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Ankeny, IA is 71.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ankeny, IA have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ankeny, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ankeny, IA is $92,959. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Ankeny, IA was Census Tract 101.02 with a value of $111,681, followed by Census Tract 102.05 and Census Tract 102.12, with respective values of $95,565 and $88,326.

Housing

Property

$248,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,553

$18,368

Median Property Taxes

±$1,068

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ankeny, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ankeny, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.8%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.8% of the housing units in Ankeny, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ankeny, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.02
Census Tract 102.05
Census Tract 102.12

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ankeny, IA was Census Tract 101.02 with a value of $111,681, followed by Census Tract 102.05 and Census Tract 102.12, with respective values of $95,565 and $88,326.

The following map shows all of the places in Ankeny, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,959

Median Household Income

± $5,442

25.6k

Number of Households

± 1,607

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.6k households in Ankeny, IA grew to $92,959 from the previous year's value of $89,484.

The following chart displays the households in Ankeny, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ankeny, IA is from Iowa.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (4.74%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Ankeny, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (4.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ankeny, IA have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.8% of the workforce in Ankeny, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ankeny, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ankeny, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ankeny, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ankeny, IA (2.76k out of 65.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ankeny, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.4% of the population of Ankeny, IA has health coverage, with 68% on employee plans, 6.61% on Medicaid, 8.45% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Polk County, IA see 1025 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0975% decrease from the previous year (1026 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1332 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 349 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,025 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Polk County, IA

Primary care physicians in Polk County, IA see an average of 1,025 patients per year. This represents a 0.0975% decrease from the previous year (1,026 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Polk County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.65%

Uninsured

68%

Employer Coverage

6.61%

Medicaid

8.45%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ankeny, IA grew by 12.5% from 3.24% to 3.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ankeny, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.