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Waukee
Waukee is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23,940 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 34,890 in 2025, making it the 16th-most populous city in Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.
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Population
25,045
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimate
Median home value
$305,300
Owner-occupied units · ACS estimate
Homeownership rate
70.7%
Owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied
Median household income
$106,846
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimate
Median gross rent
$1,209/mo
ACS 5-year estimate
— Community profile
Who lives in Waukee.
Bachelor's degree or higher
Among adults 25 and older
58.8%
Median age
All residents
34.3 years
Average commute to work
Among workers who commute
19.6 min
Poverty rate
Individuals below poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
Civilian labor force
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
— Weather
Current conditions.
This Afternoon
68°F
Partly Sunny
S 3 mph wind
6% precip
Tonight
55°F
Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 7 mph wind
8% precip
Wednesday
76°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 7 to 17 mph wind
14% precip
Wednesday Night
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 14 mph wind
30% precip
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