Van Meter, Iowa
Van Meter: Township in Dallas County, Iowa
About
Van Meter is a township located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,016 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,342 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Van Meter
| Population : | 1,342 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Dallas County |
| Area : | 40.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:01:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 50261 |
| Density : | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 24.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Van Meter is located at 41°31'55"N 93°57'15"W (41.5319300, -93.9541200).
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Demographics
The population of Van Meter increased by 24.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,016 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,087 | 6.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,110 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,113 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,123 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,096 | -2.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,115 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,137 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,182 | 3.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,292 | 8.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,342 | 3.73% | estimation process |
Schools in Van Meter
College & universities near Van Meter, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475015 | Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines (IA) | 50266 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Van Meter, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Van Meter
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Van Meter Post Office | Van Meter (IA) | 50261 |
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukee | 26,166 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Perry | 7,896 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States |
| Adel | 5,607 | City in Iowa |
| Dallas Center | 1,822 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Granger | 1,631 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Woodward | 1,472 | City in Iowa, USA |
| De Soto | 1,061 | Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Redfield | 832 | City in Dallas County, Iowa |
| Dexter | 598 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States |
| Minburn | 357 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Linden | 214 | Town in Dallas County, Iowa, USA |
| Dawson | 127 | Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bouton | 125 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Van Meter distances to largest Iowa cities
