Ankeny

A suburb of the state capital of Des Moines, as part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area.
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Welcome to Ankeny

Ankeny ( /ˈeɪŋkÉ™ni/, /ˈæ-/) is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States, and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines, as part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area. Population estimates by the United States Census Bureau put the 2018 population at approximately 65,284. Currently, the city's incorporated area totals 29.14 square miles.
 
In 2008, Ankeny was recognized as one of the top ten towns for families by Family Circle. In 2009, Ankeny was ranked No. 62 in MONEY Magazine's top 100 places to live list.
 
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Overview for Ankeny, IA

66,346 people live in Ankeny, where the median age is 32.9 and the average individual income is $43,004. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

66,346

Total Population

32.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,004

Average individual Income

Around Ankeny, IA

There's plenty to do around Ankeny, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

74
Very Walkable
Walking Score
59
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Red Chillez Indian, Casey's, and Jay's Cookies.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.63 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.77 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.8 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.27 miles 12 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 1.32 miles 70 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.67 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ankeny, IA

Ankeny has 25,591 households, with an average household size of 2.57. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ankeny do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 66,346 people call Ankeny home. The population density is 2,177.37 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

66,346

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

32.9

Median Age

50.31 / 49.69%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
25,591

Total Households

2.57

Average Household Size

$43,004

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Ankeny, IA

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The following schools are within or nearby Ankeny. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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