Waukee City Hall

About

Waukee is the Key to Good Living. Home to state-of-the-art schools, vast recreational trails, a historic downtown and growing residential neighborhoods.

Story

The City of Waukee is a dynamic and growing community that was incorporated in 1878. Over the years, Waukee has transformed from a small rural town to an active suburb of the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area. Waukee upholds a small-town atmosphere focused around families and friends with convenient access to local and regional amenities. The Waukee community has long made investing in families an important part of the culture, which is evident in the quality of its school district, park facilities and participation in festivals held throughout the year.

The City of Waukee has been recognized as one of the fastest growing communities within the State of Iowa as well as being located within one of the fastest growing counties within the United States. The official Census population released February 2011 for Waukee's 2010 population identified Waukee as a community of 13,790 residents. This marks a record population growth of 169% for Waukee from 2000 to 2010. Waukee is located within Dallas County, Iowa, which in 2008 was recognized by CNN Money.com as one of the top counties for job growth.