CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Van Meter

Iowa · 759 residents · 4.376 sq mi

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Van Meter has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,132. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $52,600.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 26%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

759

−12%vs 2000

vs 866 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Median age

31.6

−9%vs 2000

vs 34.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242K

Age distribution, 1990

Under 58%(61)

US avg: 7.3%

5 to 96.6%(50)

US avg: 7.3%

10 to 149.6%(73)

US avg: 6.9%

15 to 197.6%(58)

US avg: 7.1%

20 to 245%(38)

US avg: 7.5%

25 to 3420.8%(158)

US avg: 17.5%

35 to 4416.1%(122)

US avg: 15.1%

45 to 549.2%(70)

US avg: 10.2%

55 to 647%(53)

US avg: 8.5%

65 to 744.9%(37)

US avg: 7.3%

75 to 843.2%(24)

US avg: 4%

85 and over2%(15)

US avg: 1.2%

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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,132

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $50,625 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,324

−39%vs 2000

vs $20,272 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.0%

+4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 2.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$52,600

−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $93,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$333

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $455 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

78.5%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.3% in 2000

21.5% rent

RELATED:See current rent listings in Van Meter on RentDataNow

Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.5%(844)

Black0.2%(2)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)

Asian0.6%(5)

Other0%

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.6%(756)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.4%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin

Mexican0.4%(6)

Ancestry

German47.1%(766)

Irish17.1%(278)

English10.4%(170)

American4.5%(74)

Norwegian4.5%(74)

Swedish3.2%(52)

Italian2.9%(48)

Danish1.7%(27)

French1.4%(23)

Dutch1.2%(20)

Russian1%(17)

Scottish0.9%(15)

+ 11 more ancestry groups with data

Welsh0.9%(15)

Scotch-Irish0.9%(14)

Swiss0.8%(13)

Belgian0.6%(9)

Czech0.4%(7)

Greek0.2%(3)

Hungarian0.2%(3)

Polish0.2%(3)

Arab0.1%(2)

Lebanese0.1%(2)

Syrian0.1%(2)

RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.2%

−8.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 22.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

84.8%

−6.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 91.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.3%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.8 min

+71%vs 2000

vs 13.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)

Men 15+

Never married18.2%(101)

Married74.7%(414)

Widowed0.4%(2)

Divorced6.7%(37)

Women 15+

Never married27.6%(185)

Married63.3%(424)

Widowed3%(20)

Divorced6.1%(41)

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Meter, Iowa?

Van Meter, Iowa has about 759 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Van Meter, Iowa?

The typical household in Van Meter, Iowa earns about $32,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Meter, Iowa expensive?

In Van Meter, Iowa, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Van Meter, Iowa?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Van Meter, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Meter, Iowa?

About 7.0% of people in Van Meter, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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