Waukee, Iowa
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 5,126 people, 1,927 households, and 1,445 families residing in the city. The population density
was 610.9 people per square mile (235.9/km²). There were 2,087 housing units at an average density of 248.7 per square mile (96.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.17% White, 0.43% African American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races
, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.
There were 1,927 households out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples
living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $58,024, and the median income for a family was $64,362. Males had a median income of $38,958 versus $30,898 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,351. About 2.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 5,126 people, 1,927 households, and 1,445 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 610.9 people per square mile (235.9/km²). There were 2,087 housing units at an average density of 248.7 per square mile (96.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.17% White, 0.43% African American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.
There were 1,927 households out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $58,024, and the median income for a family was $64,362. Males had a median income of $38,958 versus $30,898 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $24,351. About 2.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Hal MandersHal MandersHarold Carl Manders was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in , , and . Manders played in 26 games in 1941 and 1942 for the Detroit Tigers. He also played in four games in 1946, two each with the Tigers and then with the Chicago Cubs. Listed at 6'0", 187 lb., Manders...
— pitcherPitcherIn baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League... - Joey JordisonJoey JordisonJoey Jordison , is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work as the drummer for the nu metal band Slipknot. He grew up in Waukee, Iowa with his parents and two sisters, and was given his first drum kit at the age of 8...
— drummerDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for the band SlipknotSlipknot (band)Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray... - Ken Smith — landscape architectLandscape architectA landscape architect is a person involved in the planning, design and sometimes direction of a landscape, garden, or distinct space. The professional practice is known as landscape architecture....
See also
- Raccoon River Valley TrailRaccoon River Valley TrailRaccoon River Valley Trail is a rail trail running from Waukee, Iowa, to Jefferson, Iowa. An additional loop is to be added to the RRVT, which will give the RRVT nearly of paved trails. The portion of the trail from Waukee to Herndon is part of the American Discovery Trail, which runs...
External links
- City website
- Chamber of commerce
- Waukee Community School District
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Waukee