Ankeny, IA Local Data & Statistics

State: IA

Total population: 72,615 Household income: $108,198 Rent: $1,319

Overview

Total population

72,615

Rent

$1,319

Year built

2006

Household income

$108,198

Per capita income

$50,306

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

41.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Iowa

Total population

72,615

Adults over 25

46,712

Total households

28,361

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$108,198

Per capita income

$50,306

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Rent over 30% of income

41.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,319

Year built

2006

Households that rent

28.7%

Households that own

71.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

88%

Black

2.6%

Asian

3.5%

Two or more races

4.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

79.9%

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

20.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

19.8%

High school graduate or GED

17.2%

Some college or associate degree

11%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

52.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Ankeny, IA with: Iowa United States

Ankeny, IA

Total population72,615

Rent$1,319

Year built2006

Household income$108,198

Per capita income$50,306

Poverty rate4.2%

Unemployment rate2.3%

Iowa State

Total population3,210,507

Rent$972

Year built1972

Household income$75,059

Per capita income$40,877

Poverty rate11.1%

Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityAnkeny, IA	StateIowa	CountryUnited States
Total population	72,615	3,210,507	334,922,499
Rent	$1,319	$972	$1,413
Year built	2006	1972	1980
Household income	$108,198	$75,059	$80,734
Per capita income	$50,306	$40,877	$44,673
Poverty rate	4.2%	11.1%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	2.3%	3%	4%

View the complete comparison of Ankeny, IA, Iowa and United States →

Summary for Ankeny, IA

Ankeny is located in Iowa.

Rent & Income

In Ankeny, the typical monthly rent is $1,319 and the typical household income is $108,198. Rent here is higher than Iowa and lower than the U.S., and household income is higher than both Iowa and the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 4.2%, which is lower than in both Iowa and national.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 28.7% of households. About 41.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 52.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is lower than both Iowa and the national rate.

Ankeny, IA — Rent vs Household Income

Ankeny, IA — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Ankeny, IA compares in Iowa (11 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,319	11 / 11	from lower rent	$923 – $1,319
Household income	$108,198	1 / 11	from higher income	$57,480 – $108,198
Poverty rate	4.2%	1 / 11	from lower poverty	4.2% – 26.3%
Unemployment rate	2.3%	3 / 11	from lower unemployment	2% – 4.7%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Iowa with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Ankeny, IA

Rent

In rent comparisons, Ankeny comes in 11th out of 11 large places. Across Iowa, rents vary from $923 in Waterloo, IA to $1,319 in Ankeny, IA.

Household income

Ankeny ranks 1st among 11 large places for typical household income. Statewide values run from $57,480 in Waterloo, IA to $108,198 in Ankeny, IA.

Poverty rate

In poverty comparisons, Ankeny ranks 1st out of 11 large places. Statewide rates vary from 4.2% in Ankeny, IA to 26.3% in Iowa City, IA.

Unemployment rate

Ankeny places 3rd among 11 large communities for unemployment. Statewide figures run from 2% to 4.7%.

💰 Rent in Ankeny, IA (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,319 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Ankeny, IA

Annual Household Income: $108,198

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Ankeny, IA

Estimated Rate: 4.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Ankeny, IA

In Ankeny, IA, households that rent: 8,126 (28.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,126	28.7%
Owner-Occupied	20,235	71.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Ankeny, IA

In Ankeny, IA, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,348 (41.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,348	41.2%
Other renter households	4,778	58.8%
Total renter households	8,126	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Ankeny, IA

Less than High School: 9,251 people (19.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,017 people (17.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,116 people (11%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 24,328 people (52.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 46,712

📊 Unemployment Rate in Ankeny, IA

Estimated Rate: 2.3%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.