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Van Meter

Iowa · 1,484 residents · 4.376 sq mi
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Van Meter is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,736. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,500. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,484
+71%since 2000
from 866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6729331K1K2K1990201020202024Van Meter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,736
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,919
+112%since 2000
from $20,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration25.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(844)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,396)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.7%(26)
Diversity Score10.1%(150)
Diversity Score
10
+87%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Meter, Iowa?

Van Meter, Iowa has about 1,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Meter, Iowa earns about $111,736 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 $199,500, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Van Meter, Iowa?

About 30.8% 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 1.5% 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 725 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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