Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale: A city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Urbandale Historical Society and the Urbandale Heritage Center.
About
Urbandale is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,463 and a population density of 678 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,650 inhabitants.
The city was created 108 years ago in 1917.
Urbandale is a city in Polk and Dallas counties, Iowa. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the city population was 45,580. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Urbandale was incorporated on April 12, 1960 by combining the neighboring communities of Bethany and Unionville. Although it was unincorporated at the time, Unionville had been founded in 1882. The name "Urbandale" was invented by combining the names of two localities: Urbandale Township and John Deere's farm implement company (Deere & Company).
Urbandale was created by a merger of several smaller communities: Bradford Junction, College Park and Highland Park. Those three cities had been in existence since at least 1882. Urbandale itself was incorporated on March 4, 1956 after residents who lived in those three communities put together petitions for incorporation with over 200 signatures each.
The city is home to several parks and trails, including the Stonebridge Golf Course, which has hosted various PGA tournaments over the years; and Rotary Park, which features a playground and picnic area as well as a walking trail through wooded areas along the Raccoon River that runs through town.
There are also four elementary schools: Hillside Elementary School (grades K-2), Timberline Elementary School (grades 3-4), Urbandale Elementary School (grades 5-6) and Meadowbrook Elementary School (grades 7-8).
Quick Facts about Urbandale
| Population : | 44,650 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 58.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 945 feet / 288 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1917 (108 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:44:24 (13th May 2025) |
| Postal code : | 50322 |
| Density : | 767 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Urbandale is located at 41°37'36"N 93°42'44"W (41.6266600, -93.7121700).
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Demographics
The population of Urbandale increased by 11.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 39,463 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,755 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,203 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,666 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,528 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42,319 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 43,019 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,561 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,929 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,379 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,650 | 0.61% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,561 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,430 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,739 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,430 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 97.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,055 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,002 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,002 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $917 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $424 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $568 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 23 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,309 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,029 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,027 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,424 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 174,250 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,685 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,492 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,157 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 349 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,995 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 103,790 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,069 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,453 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 832 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,392 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 219 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,142 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 19.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 831.38 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $182,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,239 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $471 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $927 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,643 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,874 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,669 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 75,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,461 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,322 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,191 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 169 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 514 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 49 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 525 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,406.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.22 |
Other Places in Urbandale
1 City of Urbandale - City Hall
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2 Urbandale City Manager's Office - City Hall
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3 USDA APHIS WS
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4 Urbandale City Council
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People born in Urbandale (4)
People born in Urbandale, including football player Eddie Berlin, Player of football Jake McDonough, basketball player Matt Tiby, .
List
- Allen Lazard (American-football player (1995-)) he was born in 11/12/1995
Schools in Urbandale
College & universities near Urbandale, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153597 | Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50322-3203 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Urbandale, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Urbandale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Urbandal Post Office | Urbandale (IA) | 50322 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Urbandale distances to largest Iowa cities
