The population and steets of Waukee City is a key indicator of the state of the economy. Its residents make up about 69% of the city's total population, which is above the state average of 55%. This data is derived from the U.S. Census, which is tagged to a residential address. The population is divided into three buckets based on income, with the lowest bracket of households earning less than $35,000 per year.
There are several classifications of streets in Waukee. The city has four different types of streets: major arterials, minor arterials, major collectors, and local streets. In urbanized areas, major arterials serve as the primary transportation arteries, carrying the majority of traffic coming in and out of the city. They also handle intra-area travel. In Waukee, Hickman Road is a major arterial.
The number of singles in Waukee is relatively low, at 47%. In comparison, the city of Clive has the highest percent of married-couple households. Interestingly, Waukee is smaller than Clive, which is one of the state's largest cities. But it is still a strong city, with a thriving economy. Its population is about one-fourth the size of its closest rival, West Des Moines.
The Waukee Street Design Guide was created to complement public engagement efforts that occurred during the creation of the Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan sought to understand the community's transportation and land use needs, and engage the Fire and Police Departments in the process to determine the most effective ways to address these needs. The city also sought input from the Waukee Fire and Police Departments, who provided feedback on the city's emergency response routes and typical roadway cross-section development.