Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA

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2021 Population

155,613

2.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.9

1.41% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.46%

7.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$89,551

5.7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$239,600

5.92% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

80,650

3.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA had a population of 156k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $89,551. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA grew from 152,314 to 155,613, a 2.17% increase and its median household income grew from $84,719 to $89,551, a 5.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%).

6.22% of the households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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.

98.4% of the residents in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Polk County (East)--Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was $239,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA borders Ames City PUMA, IA, Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA, and Des Moines City PUMA, IA.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA is home to a population of 156k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.08% of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (6.34k people).

In 2021, there were 27.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.93k White (Hispanic) and 4.45k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA are Spanish (3,426 households), Serbo-Croatian (765 households), and Vietnamese (653 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,554

Women

50.5%

77,114

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 155,668 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 1.82k
White (Hispanic)
4.93k ± 822
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.45k ± 1.1k

4.24%

Hispanic Population

6.6k people

4.24% of the people in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA are hispanic (6.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,298 ± 881 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
501 ± 549 people
Liberia
493 ± 544 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,298 Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA residents, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina with 501 and Liberia with 493.

Foreign-Born Population

4.08%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.34k people

4.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

As of 2021, 4.08% of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA residents (6.34k 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 & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was 4.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,426 households (2.37%)
Serbo-Croatian
765 households (0.528%)
Vietnamese
653 households (0.451%)

6.22% of the households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was Spanish. 2.37% of the households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,773 ± 303
Gulf War (1990s)
1,712 ± 430
Gulf War (2001-)
1,631 ± 435

Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA employs 80.7k people. The largest industries in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,755 people), Construction (4,925 people), and Banking & related activities (3,465 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($175,190), Broadcasting (except internet) ($139,097), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($137,280).

Males in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,305. The income inequality in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.403, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,613

Women

48.1%

40,573

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA in 2020 was 78,186 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

80.7k

2021 Value

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 78.2k employees to 80.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,395 people), Other managers (2,140 people), and Customer service representatives (1,843 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

80.7k

2021 Value

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 78.2k employees to 80.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,755 people), Construction (4,925 people), and Banking & related activities (3,465 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,763

Median earning men ± $2,146

$42,913

Median earning women ± $1,903

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,191), Public Administration ($74,079), and Wholesale Trade ($71,501).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,704), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,384), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,578).

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 Polk County (East)--Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 Polk County (East)--Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $17,480.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,982 students enrolled in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,045 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
166 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Polk County (East)--Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was General Studies with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Polk County (East)--Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.114% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.36% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (31k), High School or Equivalent (26.5k), and Some college (25.9k).

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 & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was $239,600 in 2021, which is 0.978 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $226,200 to $239,600, a 5.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA is $89,551. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

Housing

Property

$239,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,362

$44,947

Median Property Taxes

±$1,614

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 & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.5% of the housing units in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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.

$89,551

Median Household Income

± $3,088

58k

Number of Households

± 2,195

In 2021, the median household income of the 58k households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA grew to $89,551 from the previous year's value of $84,719.

The following chart displays the households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.403

2021 Wage GINI in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA

0.41

2020 Wage GINI in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA

In 2021, the income inequality in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was 0.403 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.91% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (5.15%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.15%).

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

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.97% of the workforce in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, 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 & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA (8.33k out of 153k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

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

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

96.9% of the population of Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 65.6% on employee plans, 9.45% on Medicaid, 9.65% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.1%

Uninsured

65.6%

Employer Coverage

9.45%

Medicaid

9.65%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA grew by 12.9% from 2.74% to 3.1%.

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