Van Meter, IA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Van Meter

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Van Meter

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.3%

Households with Children

42.7%

School Enrollment K-12

288

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 27.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.9%
Working Age (35-54): 30.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 11.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.3%
High School / GED: 23.1%
Some College or Associate's: 31.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 39.4%
Single Parents: 3.2%
Couples & Adults: 44.1%
Living Alone: 13.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 48.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 99.0%
Spanish: 0.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.8%
Elementary (1-4): 7.0%
Middle School (5-8): 8.4%
High School (9-12): 10.7%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 66.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources