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The current estimated population of Ankeny is 77,000, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has seen rapid growth over the past decade, largely due to its proximity to Des Moines and its appeal as a suburban community with a high quality of life.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1875
  • County: Polk County
  • Land area: 30.8 square miles
  • Population density: 2,500 people per square mile
  • Area code: 515
  • Zip code: 50021, 50023

Geography and Location

Ankeny is located in central Iowa, just north of Des Moines, the state’s capital. As part of the Des Moines metropolitan area, Ankeny has experienced significant suburban development, attracting families and professionals with its highly-rated schools, expanding job market, and plentiful amenities. The town is known for its well-maintained parks, bike trails, and recreational facilities, including Saylorville Lake, which is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and hiking. Ankeny’s location along Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 69 makes it easily accessible from Des Moines and other parts of Iowa. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of the Midwest. The rapid development of commercial areas, schools, and residential neighborhoods has transformed Ankeny into one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa. Despite this growth, Ankeny maintains a community-focused atmosphere, with numerous events, festivals, and local markets that contribute to its strong sense of local pride.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.9 years
Median household income: $55,162
Median house value: $128,600

Population by Race

Races in Ankeny:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Black (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (34.7%), Irish (14.4%), English (11.7%), Norwegian (7.2%), United States (6.3%), Swedish (5.0%).

Land area: 16.8 square miles

Map of Ankeny, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ankeny

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 39.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ankeny city

  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 62.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

3.0% Foreign born (1.8% Europe, 0.8% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +8,456 (+45.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ankeny:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ankeny:

  • DES MOINES INTL (about 14 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Abbreviation: DSM)
  • FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 70 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; Abbreviation: FOD)
  • OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL (about 92 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Abbreviation: OTM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ankeny:

  • ANKENY REGIONAL (about 5 miles; ANKENY, IA; Abbreviation: IKV)
  • MORNINGSTAR FIELD (about 6 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Abbreviation: Y76)
  • AMES MUNI (about 18 miles; AMES, IA; Abbreviation: AMW)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Ankeny:

  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 6,959; Location: 2006 ANKENY BLVD; Public; Website: www.dmacc.cc.ia.us)
  • FAITH BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEM (Full-time enrollment: 417; Location: 1900 NW 4TH ST; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.faith.edu; Offers Master’s degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Ankeny:

  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; AMES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,473)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 79 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 96 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 100 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 102 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)

Schools

Public high school in Ankeny:

  • ANKENY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,273; Location: 1302 N ANKENY BLVD; Grades: 10 – 12)

Private high school in Ankeny:

  • ANKENY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 153; Location: 700 SE ORALABOR RD #7; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ankeny:

  • NORTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 979; Location: 1010 NW PRAIRIE RIDGE; Grades: 08 – 09)
  • PARKVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 943; Location: 105 NW PLEASANT; Grades: 06 – 07)
  • NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY (Students: 647; Location: 1705 NE TRILEIN; Grades: PK – 05)
  • WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 613; Location: 2920 NW 9TH; Grades: KG – 05)
  • TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 540; Location: 310 NW SCHOOL ST; Grades: KG – 05)
  • SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 525; Location: 1005 SE TRILEIN DR; Grades: KG – 05)
  • NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 452; Location: 1202 NW 1ST ST; Grades: KG – 05)
  • EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 318; Location: 710 SE 3RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CROCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 2910 SW APPLEWOOD ST; Grades: N – N )

Libraries

Library in Ankeny:

  • KIRKENDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $778,673; Location: 1210 NW PRAIRIE RIDGE DR.; 57,362 books; 2,515 audio materials; 2,477 video materials; 259 serial subscriptions)

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