Waukee City Profile

Demographics

As a community within the Des Moines Metropolitan area, Waukee and the surrounding area has a quality labor force. Iowa's 84 percent high school graduation rate is ranked as one of the top five in the nation. Iowa students scores on the ACT and SAT college entrance exams rank consistently among the top in the country. Iowa workers provide $34.31 in value added per hour of labor - the highest in the region, compared to a U.S. average of $33.63. The trade area for the Des Moines Metropolitan area is approximately 950,000 people, which represents 33% of the state's population. Businesses locating in Waukee can take advantage of a single-factor corporate income tax, no property tax on machinery and equipment, and tax abatement for new industrial construction.

• 2000 Census Information
• 2004 Special Census Information

Workforce

Iowa's workforce continues to be strong for several reasons, excellent training programs, innovative recruitment programs, and services for businesses employing immigrant workers. Please contact our experienced staff for assistance with your workforce needs.

Phone: 515.242.4867

Email: workforce@iowalifechanging.com

• Waukee Iowa 2010 Laborshed Analysis
• Waukee Iowa 2010 Laborshed Analysis - Executive Summary
• Iowa's Employee Training Programs
• Waukee Iowa Laborshed Analysis 2005 Full Report
• Waukee Iowa Laborshed Analysis 2005 Executive Summary
• Waukee Iowa Financial Services Laborshed Analysis 2005
• Waukee Iowa Labor Availability Manufacturing Report
• Waukee Iowa Labor Availability Biotechnology Report