Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny: The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ankeny is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Ankeny Historical Museum and the Ankeny Civic Center.
About
Ankeny is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 45,582 and a population density of 599 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 70,068 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Ankeny
| Population : | 70,068 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 76.09 km2 |
| Altitude : | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 00:30:32 (23rd May 2025) |
| Postal code : | 50021 |
| Density : | 921 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 34.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ankeny is located at 41°43'47"N 93°36'21"W (41.7297100, -93.6057700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ankeny
Demographics
The population of Ankeny increased by 34.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 45,582 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,043 | 3.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48,363 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,785 | 4.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,299 | 4.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 56,109 | 5.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 58,609 | 4.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 62,365 | 6.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,248 | 4.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,355 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 70,068 | 3.87% | estimation process |
People born in Ankeny (4)
People born in Ankeny, including triathlete Mackenzie Madison, politician Jeff Lamberti, football placekicker Todd Sievers, .
List
- Joel Lanning (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 18/11/1994
Schools in Ankeny
College & universities near Ankeny, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153320 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-2152 |
| 153214 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-3993 |
| 153375 | Grand View University | Des Moines (IA) | 50316 |
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
| 153977 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines (IA) | 50309-1239 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ankeny, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Ankeny
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Post Office | Ankeny (IA) | 50023 |
| Berwick Post Office | Berwick (IA) | 50032 |
| Alleman Post Office | Alleman (IA) | 50007 |
| Elkhar Post Office | Elkhart (IA) | 50073 |
| Johnston Post Office | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ankeny distances to largest Iowa cities
