Alleman, Iowa Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Alleman, Iowa is 441, with 50.5% male and 49.5% female. The town’s population has remained stable, reflecting its role as a small agricultural community.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1973
- County: Polk
- Land area: 1.1 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 400 people per square mile
- Area code: 515
- Zip code: 50007
Geography and Location
Alleman, Iowa is located in Polk County, in central Iowa, about 15 miles north of Des Moines. The town is primarily agricultural, surrounded by farmland with corn and soybeans as major crops. Its location along U.S. Route 69 provides easy access to larger cities like Ankeny and Des Moines. Alleman offers a peaceful, rural environment with a small, close-knit community, making it an attractive place for families and those seeking a quiet, country lifestyle.
Demographics
Median resident age: 37.1 years
Median household income: $66,458
Median house value: $133,900
Population by Race
Races in Alleman:
- White Non-Hispanic (99.1%)
Ancestries: German (38.7%), Irish (16.9%), United States (11.2%), English (10.9%), Norwegian (7.1%), French (5.0%).
Elevation: 1010 feet
Land area: 2.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Alleman
- High school or higher: 92.6%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
- Unemployed: 4.4%
- Mean travel time to work: 20.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Alleman city
- Never married: 16.7%
- Now married: 76.8%
- Separated: 2.2%
- Widowed: 0.9%
- Divorced: 3.4%
0.2% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +76 (+20.9%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Alleman:
- MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; AMES, IA)
- IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; DES MOINES, IA)
- BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; DES MOINES, IA)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alleman:
- DES MOINES INTL (about 20 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Abbreviation: DSM)
- FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 64 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; Abbreviation: FOD)
- MASON CITY MUNI (about 94 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Abbreviation: MCW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alleman:
- ANKENY REGIONAL (about 11 miles; ANKENY, IA; Abbreviation: IKV)
- AMES MUNI (about 12 miles; AMES, IA; Abbreviation: AMW)
- MORNINGSTAR FIELD (about 12 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Abbreviation: Y76)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alleman:
- DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; ANKENY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 6,959)
- DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)
- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; AMES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,473)
- IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
- GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 85 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
- NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 97 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
- HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 98 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
Schools
Public high school in Alleman:
- NORTH POLK JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 414; Location: 315 NE 141ST AVE; Grades: 07 – 12)
Public primary/middle school in Alleman:
- NORTH POLK CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 301; Location: 313 NE 141ST AVE; Grades: KG – 06)