Urbandale Population 2026
Urbandale has a population of 44,062, making it the #995 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Iowa. It is about 200× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,062
Rank in United States
#995
Coordinates
41.63°N, 93.71°W
~288 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,445 km
897 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iowa
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 214,133 | #109 |
| Cedar Rapids | 130,405 | #217 |
| Davenport | 102,582 | #313 |
| Sioux City | 82,821 | #436 |
| Iowa City | 74,220 | #508 |
| Waterloo | 68,460 | #562 |
| Ames | 65,060 | #607 |
| West Des Moines | 64,113 | #623 |
Cities near Urbandale
- Johnston20,871 people · ~5 km away
- West Des Moines64,113 people · ~5 km away
- Des Moines214,133 people · ~9 km away
- Ankeny56,764 people · ~14 km away
- Waukee18,990 people · ~14 km away
- Indianola15,467 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Urbandale?
Urbandale has a population of 44,062 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #995 biggest city in United States.
What state is Urbandale in?
Urbandale is located in Iowa, United States.
Is Urbandale the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,445 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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