Demographics & People — Van Meter, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,469 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,100 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 460 |
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| Family Households | 390 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.19 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0382 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,416 |
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| Black or African American | 14 |
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| Asian | 12 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 561 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 315 |
| Irish | 206 |
| English | 168 |
| Other groups | 119 |
| American | 114 |
| Swedish | 80 |
| European | 65 |
| Norwegian | 60 |
| Italian | 43 |
Language
| English Only | 1,335 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,364 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 46 |
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| Population 18+ | 964 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Van Meter, Iowa.
