HarrisDemocratic51.5%14,363TrumpRepublican46.6%12,987OtherAll other candidates1.8%515
D+4.9- Lead
- 1,376
- Total
- 27,865
- vs nation
- D+6.4
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic52.9%14,560TrumpRepublican45.1%12,425OtherAll other candidates2.0%545
D+7.8- Lead
- 2,135
- Total
- 27,530
- vs nation
- D+3.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic47.5%11,470TrumpRepublican44.9%10,847OtherAll other candidates7.5%1,817
D+2.6- Lead
- 623
- Total
- 24,134
- vs nation
- D+0.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic46.0%11,024RomneyRepublican52.2%12,491OtherAll other candidates1.8%434
R+6.1- Lead
- 1,467
- Total
- 23,949
- vs nation
- R+10.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic48.2%10,834McCainRepublican50.3%11,324OtherAll other candidates1.5%336
R+2.2- Lead
- 490
- Total
- 22,494
- vs nation
- R+9.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic43.8%9,244BushRepublican55.9%11,786OtherAll other candidates0.3%60
R+12.1- Lead
- 2,542
- Total
- 21,090
- vs nation
- R+9.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+4.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 46,5952024 5-year
- Median household income
- $112,7952024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 79.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+7.8 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+12.1 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- West Des Moines, IA · twin score 89.7
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −12.1% |
| 2008 | −2.2% |
| 2012 | −6.1% |
| 2016 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | +7.8% |
| 2024 | +4.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.5%Harris14,363 | 46.6%Trump12,987 | 1.8% | D+4.9 | R+2.8 | D+6.4 | 27,865 | |
| D | 52.9%Biden14,560 | 45.1%Trump12,425 | 2.0% | D+7.8 | D+5.2 | D+3.3 | 27,530 | |
| D | 47.5%Clinton11,470 | 44.9%Trump10,847 | 7.5% | D+2.6 | D+8.7 | D+0.5 | 24,134 | |
| R | 46.0%Obama11,024 | 52.2%Romney12,491 | 1.8% | R+6.1 | R+3.9 | R+10.0 | 23,949 | |
| R | 48.2%Obama10,834 | 50.3%McCain11,324 | 1.5% | R+2.2 | — | R+9.5 | 22,494 | |
| R | 43.8%Kerry9,244 | 55.9%Bush11,786 | 0.3% | R+12.1 | — | R+9.6 | 21,090 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 51.0%14,092 | 49.0%13,544 | 27,636 |
| 2020 | D | 52.7%13,934 | 47.3%12,487 | 26,421 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 51.6%13,819 | 48.4%12,946 | 26,765 |
Urbandale sits at the northwestern edge of the Des Moines metro, drawing professional households whose shifting partisan preferences have made it a reliable bellwether for suburban Polk County trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 7.8 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 12.1 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 4.9 points.
A population of 46,595, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $112,795 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of West Des Moines and Johnston.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
West Des Moines
Iowa
89.7twin score
12-yr trendpopulation scalecollege share
Johnston
Iowa
89.0twin score
12-yr trendelasticity% Latino
Ankeny
Iowa
88.8twin score
population scale12-yr trend% Latino
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Urbandale, Iowa vote in 2024?
In 2024, Urbandale, Iowa voted Democratic by 4.9 points (D+4.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 27,865 votes cast, 14,363 went Democratic and 12,987 went Republican.
When did Urbandale, Iowa last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Urbandale, Iowa voted Republican was 2012.
How many people live in Urbandale, Iowa?
Urbandale, Iowa has a population of 46,595 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Urbandale, Iowa?
Median household income in Urbandale, Iowa is $112,795 — above the national median of $80,734. The Iowa state median is $75,059.
What is the political history of Urbandale, Iowa?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Urbandale, Iowa from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.