Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa
Ankeny: Suburb in Iowa
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 169 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 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 03:51:39 (8th June 2023) |
| 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 | City in and county seat of Polk County, Iowa, United States, and Iowa federated state capital city |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | City in Polk and Dallas counties, Iowa, United States |
| 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
