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Van Meter

Iowa · 866 residents · 4.376 sq mi
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Van Meter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $93,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

866
+14%since 1990
from 759 in 1990
1990 – 2025
198 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 173 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+10%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6729331K1K2K1990201020202024Van Meter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,625
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,132 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,272
+64%since 1990
from $12,324 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
22.7% rent
1.8
+13%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(756)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(844)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score5.4%(47)
5
+231%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−42%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Meter, Iowa?

Van Meter, Iowa has about 866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Meter, Iowa earns about $50,625 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 $93,600, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Van Meter, Iowa?

About 22.7% 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 2.7% of people in Van Meter, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Meter, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Meter, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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