Van Meter, IA

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Van Meter Overview

1,468
TOTAL POPULATION
714
MALE POPULATION
754
FEMALE POPULATION
94.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,277
PER CAPITA INCOME
$140,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$124,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
793
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
79.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Van Meter Zip Codes

Van Meter Area Codes

Race in Van Meter

The most populous races in Van Meter are White / Caucasian (1,413 | 96.3%), Two or more Races (19 | 1.3%), and Black / African American (17 | 1.2%).
Race in Van Meter
Race# Population% Population
Asian161.1%
Black / African American171.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino30.2%
Native / Alaskan30.2%
White / Caucasian1,41396.3%
Two or more Races191.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,468100.0%

Ancestry in Van Meter

The most populous ancestries reported in Van Meter are German (561 | 38.2%), Irish (206 | 14.0%), English (168 | 11.4%), American (114 | 7.8%), and Swedish (80 | 5.4%), together accounting for 76.9% of all Van Meter residents.
Ancestry in Van Meter
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1147.8%
Arab30.2%
Belgian30.2%
Czech110.7%
Danish130.9%
Dutch130.9%
English16811.4%
European654.4%
French40.3%
German56138.2%
Greek30.2%
Hungarian20.1%
Irish20614.0%
Italian432.9%
Korean80.5%
Lebanese30.2%
Mexican30.2%
Mexican American Indian30.2%
Norwegian604.1%
Polish140.9%
Scotch-Irish60.4%
Scottish50.3%
Sri Lankan161.1%
Swedish805.4%
Swiss30.2%
Syrian30.2%
Welsh130.9%
Yugoslavian30.2%
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Immigrants in Van Meter

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Van Meter came from Asia (11 | 0.7%), South Eastern Asia (11 | 0.7%), Vietnam (11 | 0.7%), Europe (6 | 0.4%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Van Meter residents.
Immigrants in Van Meter
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia110.7%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.2%
Eastern Europe30.2%
Europe60.4%
Greece30.2%
South Eastern Asia110.7%
Southern Europe30.2%
Vietnam110.7%
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Sex and Age in Van Meter

Sex and Age in Van Meter

The most populous age groups in Van Meter are 40 to 44 Years (120 | 16.8%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (91 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Van Meter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (8.7%)32 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years111 (15.5%)50 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years40 (5.6%)89 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Years63 (8.8%)91 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Years20 (2.8%)21 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Years16 (2.2%)34 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years30 (4.2%)37 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years44 (6.2%)63 (8.4%)
40 to 44 Years120 (16.8%)80 (10.6%)
45 to 49 Years36 (5.0%)23 (3.0%)
50 to 54 Years24 (3.4%)68 (9.0%)
55 to 59 Years39 (5.5%)54 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years32 (4.5%)33 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years43 (6.0%)35 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years10 (1.4%)13 (1.7%)
75 to 79 Years11 (1.5%)6 (0.8%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.7%)14 (1.9%)
85 Years and over8 (1.1%)11 (1.5%)
Total714 (100.0%)754 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Van Meter

Median Family Size in Van Meter

The median family size in Van Meter is 3.50 persons per family, with married-couple families (335 | 89.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.59 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (14 | 3.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.14 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Van Meter
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple335 (89.1%)3.59
Single Male/Father14 (3.7%)2.14
Single Female/Mother27 (7.2%)3.11
Total Families376 (100.0%)3.50

Median Household Size in Van Meter

The median household size in Van Meter is 3.20 persons per household, with married-couple households (335 | 73.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (83 | 18.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.72 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Van Meter
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple335 (73.0%)3.59
Single Male/Father14 (3.0%)2.57
Single Female/Mother27 (5.9%)3.19
Non-family83 (18.1%)1.72
Total Households459 (100.0%)3.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Van Meter

Out of a total of 459 households in Van Meter, 376 (81.9%) are family households, while 83 (18.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 109, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 60.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Van Meter
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-60 (13.1%)
2-Person Households109 (23.7%)10 (2.2%)
3-Person Households109 (23.7%)7 (1.5%)
4-Person Households85 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households53 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households20 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)6 (1.3%)
Total376 (81.9%)83 (18.1%)

Female Fertility in Van Meter

Fertility by Age in Van Meter

Average fertility rate in Van Meter is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 141.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Van Meter
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (100.0%)141.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Van Meter

53.8% of women with births (13) in Van Meter are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 46.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 46.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Van Meter
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)

Fertility by Education in Van Meter

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Van Meter
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (61.5%)66.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (38.5%)76.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total13 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Van Meter

46.2% of women with births in Van Meter are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 75.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Van Meter
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)

Income in Van Meter

Income Overview in Van Meter

Per Capita Income in Van Meter is $45,277, while median incomes of families and households are $140,000 and $124,375 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,468$45,277
Median Family Income376$140,000
Mean Family Income376$156,574
Median Household Income459$124,375
Mean Household Income459$144,404
Income Deficit376$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,46835.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,46864.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4680.37

Earnings by Sex in Van Meter

Average Earnings in Van Meter are $52,833, $75,469 for men and $48,715 for women, a difference of 35.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Van Meter
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male428 (50.7%)$75,469
Female416 (49.3%)$48,715
Total844 (100.0%)$52,833

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Van Meter

The most common earnings brackets in Van Meter are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (125 | 29.2%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (75 | 18.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Van Meter
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less42 (9.8%)8 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (3.7%)5 (1.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4997 (1.6%)7 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (1.6%)5 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.7%)12 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.7%)10 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.7%)22 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99918 (4.2%)2 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (3.0%)30 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (3.5%)14 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)21 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99913 (3.0%)25 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99919 (4.4%)75 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (4.9%)10 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99911 (2.6%)25 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (4.0%)57 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999125 (29.2%)48 (11.5%)
$100,000+95 (22.2%)31 (7.4%)
Total428 (100.0%)416 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Van Meter

Average earnings in Van Meter are $80,216 for men and $49,086 for women, a difference of 38.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,188, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $63,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,875, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $48,231.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Van Meter
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$76,250$0
College or Associate's Degree$63,750$48,231
Bachelor's Degree$112,188$72,875
Graduate Degree--
Total$80,216$49,086

Family Income in Van Meter

Family Income Brackets in Van Meter

According to the Van Meter family income data, there are 125 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Van Meter
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99930.8%
$25,000 to $34,999112.9%
$35,000 to $49,999164.3%
$50,000 to $74,999297.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997018.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997720.5%
$150,000 to $199,99912533.2%
$200,000+4512.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Van Meter

6-person families (20 | 5.3%) account for the highest median family income in Van Meter with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (96 | 25.5%) have the highest median income of $50,556 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Van Meter
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families122 (32.5%)$91,667
3-Person Families96 (25.5%)$151,667
4-Person Families85 (22.6%)$122,250
5-Person Families53 (14.1%)$168,371
6-Person Families20 (5.3%)$250,001
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total376 (100.0%)$140,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Van Meter

The median family income in Van Meter is $140,000, with families comprising 3+ earners (89) having the highest median family income of $152,083, while families with no earners (22) have the lowest median family income of $48,000, accounting for 23.7% and 5.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Van Meter
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22 (5.9%)$48,000
1 Earner59 (15.7%)$143,542
2 Earners206 (54.8%)$148,333
3+ Earners89 (23.7%)$152,083
Total376 (100.0%)$140,000

Household Income in Van Meter

Household Income Brackets in Van Meter

With 125 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Van Meter, accounting for 27.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Van Meter
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99930.7%
$15,000 to $24,999183.9%
$25,000 to $34,99910.2%
$35,000 to $49,999347.4%
$50,000 to $74,999418.9%
$75,000 to $99,9999420.5%
$100,000 to $149,9998719.0%
$150,000 to $199,99912527.2%
$200,000+5612.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Van Meter

The median household income in Van Meter is $124,375, with the highest median household income of $161,875 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 166 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 11 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Van Meter
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11 (2.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years166 (36.2%)$161,875
45 to 64 Years199 (43.4%)$124,792
65+ Years83 (18.1%)$56,563
Total459 (100.0%)$124,375

Poverty in Van Meter

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Van Meter

With 0.6% poverty level for males and 2.7% for females among the residents of Van Meter, 25 to 34 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (8.7%) and 11 females (15.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Van Meter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (8.7%)11 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (9.7%)
Total4 (0.6%)20 (2.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Van Meter

According to the poverty statistics in Van Meter, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Van Meter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 Years18 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years95 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years26 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years54 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years42 (91.3%)60 (84.5%)
35 to 44 Years164 (100.0%)143 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years60 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years71 (100.0%)81 (93.1%)
65 to 74 Years53 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
75 Years and over24 (100.0%)28 (90.3%)
Total698 (99.4%)728 (97.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Van Meter

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Van Meter
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Van Meter

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Van Meter
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Van Meter

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Van Meter
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Van Meter

Employment by Class of Employer in Van Meter

Among the 778 employed individuals in Van Meter, private company employees (629 | 80.8%), local government employees (55 | 7.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (37 | 4.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Van Meter
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees62980.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)70.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)253.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations374.8%
Local Government Employees557.1%
State Government Employees151.9%
Federal Government Employees70.9%
Unpaid Family Workers30.4%
Total778100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Van Meter

According to the labor force statistics for Van Meter, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,002), 79.1% or 793 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 67 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.5% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Van Meter
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years28 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years38 (92.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years42 (84.0%)4 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years289 (94.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years148 (98.0%)3 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years87 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years49 (75.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (38.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total793 (79.1%)7 (0.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Van Meter

According to labor force statistics for Van Meter, 93.0% of individuals (682) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (733) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 11 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.2% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Van Meter
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma179 (92.7%)4 (2.2%)
College / Associate Degree216 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher276 (92.9%)3 (1.1%)
Total682 (93.0%)7 (1.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Van Meter

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Van Meter are Business & Financial (88 | 11.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (87 | 11.1%), Computers & Mathematics (81 | 10.3%), Management (80 | 10.2%), and Community & Social Service (58 | 7.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Van Meter

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Van Meter, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Management (78.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Van Meter
OccupationMaleFemale
Management63 (78.7%)17 (21.2%)
Business & Financial57 (64.8%)31 (35.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (23.0%)67 (77.0%)
Computers & Mathematics17 (21.0%)64 (79.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (6.9%)54 (93.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5 (22.7%)17 (77.3%)
Health Technologists2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Total (Category)149 (44.5%)186 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)396 (50.4%)390 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Van Meter are Personal Care & Service (69 | 8.8%), Healthcare Support (57 | 7.2%), Security & Protection (8 | 1.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (8 | 1.0%), and Law Enforcement (5 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Van Meter

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Van Meter, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (87.5%), and Security & Protection (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Van Meter
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Security & Protection5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service22 (31.9%)47 (68.1%)
Total (Category)34 (23.3%)112 (76.7%)
Total (Overall)396 (50.4%)390 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Van Meter are Office & Administration (82 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (50 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Van Meter

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Van Meter
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related40 (80.0%)10 (20.0%)
Office & Administration21 (25.6%)61 (74.4%)
Total (Category)61 (46.2%)71 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)396 (50.4%)390 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Van Meter are Construction & Extraction (19 | 2.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Van Meter

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Van Meter
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)396 (50.4%)390 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Van Meter are Transportation (55 | 7.0%), Production (47 | 6.0%), and Material Moving (36 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Van Meter

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Van Meter
OccupationMaleFemale
Production40 (85.1%)7 (14.9%)
Transportation50 (90.9%)5 (9.1%)
Material Moving27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
Total (Category)117 (84.8%)21 (15.2%)
Total (Overall)396 (50.4%)390 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Van Meter

Employment Industries in Van Meter

The major employment industries in Van Meter include Finance & Insurance (170 | 21.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (147 | 18.7%), Retail Trade (94 | 12.0%), Manufacturing (69 | 8.8%), and Construction (64 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Van Meter

Employment Industries by Sex in Van Meter

The Van Meter industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Van Meter
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing59 (85.5%)10 (14.5%)
Wholesale Trade7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Retail Trade60 (63.8%)34 (36.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance84 (49.4%)86 (50.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific11 (33.3%)22 (66.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Educational Services6 (12.0%)44 (88.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance21 (14.3%)126 (85.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Public Administration11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Total396 (50.4%)390 (49.6%)

Education in Van Meter

School Enrollment in Van Meter

The most common levels of schooling among the 480 students in Van Meter are high school (140 | 29.2%), elementary school (113 | 23.5%), and middle school (110 | 22.9%).
School Enrollment in Van Meter
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool142.9%
Kindergarten418.5%
Elementary School11323.5%
Middle School11022.9%
High School14029.2%
College / Undergraduate5411.3%
Graduate / Professional81.7%
Total480100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Van Meter

Out of a total of 480 students who are enrolled in schools in Van Meter, 31 (6.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 449 (93.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 120 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Van Meter
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old156 (98.7%)2 (1.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds125 (99.2%)1 (0.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Total449 (93.5%)31 (6.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Van Meter

Business (142 | 40.8%), education (35 | 10.1%), communications (28 | 8.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (27 | 7.8%), and science & technology (27 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 348 individuals in Van Meter who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Van Meter
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics113.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural277.8%
Physical & Health Sciences61.7%
Psychology92.6%
Social Sciences123.5%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology277.8%
Business14240.8%
Education3510.1%
Literature & Languages164.6%
Liberal Arts & History226.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications288.1%
Arts & Humanities133.7%
Total348100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Van Meter

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Van Meter

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Van Meter are males with 3 vehicles (215, accounting for 55.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (196, making up 55.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Van Meter
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
2 Vehicles120 (30.9%)131 (33.6%)
3 Vehicles215 (55.4%)196 (50.3%)
4 Vehicles30 (7.7%)30 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (5.1%)29 (7.4%)
Total388 (100.0%)390 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Van Meter

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Van Meter are 20 to 24 minutes (220 commuters, 33.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (94 commuters, 14.3%), and 25 to 29 minutes (85 commuters, 12.9%).
Commute Time in Van Meter
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes375.6%
5 to 9 Minutes294.4%
10 to 14 Minutes517.7%
15 to 19 Minutes9414.3%
20 to 24 Minutes22033.4%
25 to 29 Minutes8512.9%
30 to 34 Minutes7210.9%
35 to 39 Minutes182.7%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes395.9%
60 to 89 Minutes91.4%
90 or more Minutes50.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Van Meter

The most common commute times in Van Meter are 20 to 24 minutes (101 commuters, 29.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (119 commuters, 37.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Van Meter
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (2.0%)30 (9.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes10 (2.9%)19 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (2.9%)41 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes63 (18.3%)31 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes101 (29.3%)119 (37.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes55 (15.9%)30 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes51 (14.8%)21 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes14 (4.1%)4 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes25 (7.2%)14 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (1.7%)3 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (0.9%)2 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Van Meter

The most frequent times of departure to work in Van Meter are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (61, 17.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (108, 34.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Van Meter
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM45 (13.0%)18 (5.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (3.5%)3 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM33 (9.6%)3 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM20 (5.8%)13 (4.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM46 (13.3%)49 (15.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM61 (17.7%)108 (34.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35 (10.1%)29 (9.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM41 (11.9%)41 (13.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.9%)9 (2.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM42 (12.2%)6 (1.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (2.0%)11 (3.5%)
Total345 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Van Meter

Occupancy by Ownership in Van Meter

Of the total 459 dwellings in Van Meter, owner-occupied units account for 413 (90.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 46 (10.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Van Meter
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41390.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4610.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units459100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Van Meter

Occupancy by Household Size in Van Meter
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6013.1%
2-Person Household11925.9%
3-Person Household11625.3%
4+ Person Household16435.7%
Total Housing Units459100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Van Meter

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Van Meter
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household52 (86.7%)8 (13.3%)
2-Person Household106 (89.1%)13 (10.9%)
3-Person Household105 (90.5%)11 (9.5%)
4+ Person Household150 (91.5%)14 (8.5%)
Total Housing Units413 (90.0%)46 (10.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Van Meter

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Van Meter
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
High School Diploma109 (96.5%)4 (3.5%)
College/Associate Degree100 (73.5%)36 (26.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher194 (98.5%)3 (1.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Van Meter

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Van Meter
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years449.6%
35 to 44 Years13329.0%
45 to 54 Years10021.8%
55 to 64 Years9921.6%
65 to 74 Years5111.1%
75 to 84 Years214.6%
85 Years and Over112.4%
Total459100.0%

Housing Finances in Van Meter

Median Income by Occupancy in Van Meter

Median Income by Occupancy in Van Meter
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied413 (90.0%)$134,205
Renter-Occupied46 (10.0%)$61,250
Average459 (100.0%)$124,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Van Meter

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Van Meter
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (2.4%)3 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)5 (10.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (5.6%)11 (23.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (7.5%)10 (21.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (21.3%)6 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (20.3%)3 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more173 (41.9%)8 (17.4%)
Total413 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Van Meter

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Van Meter
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49911 (2.7%)5 (10.9%)
$500 to $79967 (16.2%)4 (8.7%)
$800 to $99911 (2.7%)14 (30.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499104 (25.2%)9 (19.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999108 (26.2%)11 (23.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49972 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99913 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more14 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Van Meter

Housing Structures in Van Meter

Housing Structures in Van Meter
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached41089.3%
Single Unit, Attached235.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments204.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments30.6%
Mobile Home / Other30.6%
Total459100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Van Meter

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Van Meter
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached390 (95.1%)20 (4.9%)
Single Unit, Attached20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (90.0%)46 (10.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Van Meter

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Van Meter
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)6 (13.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms61 (14.8%)31 (67.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms197 (47.7%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms153 (37.0%)9 (19.6%)
Total413 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Van Meter

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Van Meter
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas287 (69.5%)23 (50.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (7.3%)3 (6.5%)
Electricity86 (20.8%)20 (43.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total413 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Van Meter

Household Vehicle Usage in Van Meter
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10 (2.4%)6 (13.0%)
1 Vehicle30 (7.3%)5 (10.9%)
2 Vehicles128 (31.0%)27 (58.7%)
3 or more Vehicles245 (59.3%)8 (17.4%)
Total413 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Van Meter

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Van Meter

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units91322
Median Property Value$189,800$233,100
Median Household Income$77,083$158
Monthly Housing Costs$647$14
Real Estate Taxes$3,472$23

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Van Meter

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Van Meter
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (3.3%)6 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)19 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99964 (70.3%)229 (71.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99919 (20.9%)50 (15.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9995 (5.5%)18 (5.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (100.0%)322 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Van Meter

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Van Meter
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99910 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991 (1.1%)3 (0.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (17.6%)7 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (18.7%)15 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (17.6%)71 (22.1%)
$150,000 or more15 (16.5%)68 (21.1%)
Total91 (100.0%)322 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Van Meter

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Van Meter
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x36 (39.6%)147,500 (45,807.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (17.6%)209 (64.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (4.4%)88 (27.3%)
4.0x or more35 (38.5%)19 (5.9%)
Total91 (100.0%)322 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Van Meter

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Van Meter
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4997 (7.7%)14 (4.3%)
$800 to $1,49979 (86.8%)21 (6.5%)
Total91 (100.0%)322 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Van Meter

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Van Meter

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Van Meter
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years107 (88.4%)14 (11.6%)
6 to 18 Years375 (89.9%)42 (10.1%)
19 to 25 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years98 (89.9%)11 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years275 (89.6%)32 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years140 (92.7%)11 (7.3%)
55 to 64 Years153 (96.8%)5 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,353 (92.2%)115 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Van Meter

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Van Meter
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born107 (88.4%)14 (11.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen375 (89.9%)42 (10.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Van Meter

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Van Meter
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00023 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99966 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999117 (94.4%)7 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999235 (97.1%)7 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over912 (90.0%)101 (10.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Van Meter

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Van Meter
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 635 (28.9%)75 (62.0%)
6 to 18 Years9 (2.2%)369 (88.5%)
19 to 25 Years8 (16.3%)41 (83.7%)
25 to 34 Years14 (12.8%)91 (83.5%)
35 to 44 Years19 (6.2%)258 (84.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (4.0%)134 (88.7%)
55 to 64 Years6 (3.8%)149 (94.3%)
65 to 74 Years92 (91.1%)57 (56.4%)
75 Years and over55 (100.0%)48 (87.3%)
Total244 (16.6%)1,222 (83.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Van Meter

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Van Meter
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (6.1%)12 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (28.3%)2 (4.2%)
75 Years and over10 (41.7%)22 (71.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Van Meter

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Van Meter: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.7%)7 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Van Meter: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Van Meter: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.0%)7 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years6 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Van Meter: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (28.3%)2 (4.2%)
75 Years and over10 (41.7%)19 (61.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Van Meter: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Van Meter

Computing Device Access in Van Meter

Computing Device Access in Van Meter
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop40888.9%
Smartphone39986.9%
Tablet36178.6%
No Computing Device30.6%
Total459100.0%

Internet Access in Van Meter

Internet Access in Van Meter
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home39385.6%
Cellular Data Only183.9%
Satellite Internet163.5%
No Internet235.0%
Total459100.0%

Van Meter Summary

Meter, Iowa is a small town located in Dallas County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Raccoon River, approximately 20 miles west of Des Moines. The town was founded in 1881 and has a population of approximately 1,000 people.

History

Van Meter, Iowa was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Adel. The town was named after the Van Meter family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The town was originally a farming community, but soon developed into a small industrial center. The first industry in the town was a flour mill, which was built in 1883. The mill was later replaced by a brick factory, which operated until the early 1900s.
In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop. The first school was built in 1906, and the first bank opened in 1908. The town also had a post office, a hotel, and several stores. In the 1920s, the town was connected to the rest of the state by a railroad line.

Geography

Van Meter, Iowa is located in Dallas County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Raccoon River, approximately 20 miles west of Des Moines. The town is located in a rural area, with rolling hills and farmland surrounding it. The town is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level.

Economy

Van Meter, Iowa is a small town with a limited economy. The town is primarily a farming community, with many of the residents employed in agriculture. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Van Meter, Iowa was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income in the town was $50,000, and the median family income was $54,000.

Conclusion

Van Meter, Iowa is a small town located in Dallas County, Iowa. It was founded in 1881 and has a population of approximately 1,000 people. The town is primarily a farming community, with many of the residents employed in agriculture. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The racial makeup of the town is 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income in the town was $50,000, and the median family income was $54,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Van Meter?
Total Population of Van Meter is 1,468.
What is the Total Male Population of Van Meter?
Total Male Population of Van Meter is 714.
What is the Total Female Population of Van Meter?
Total Female Population of Van Meter is 754.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Van Meter?
There are 94.69 Males per 100 Females in Van Meter.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Van Meter?
There are 105.60 Females per 100 Males in Van Meter.
What is the Median Population Age in Van Meter?
Median Population Age in Van Meter is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Van Meter
Average Family Size in Van Meter is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Van Meter
Average Household Size in Van Meter is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Van Meter?
Per Capita income in Van Meter is $45,277.
What is the Median Family Income in Van Meter?
Median Family Income in Van Meter is $140,000.
What is the Median Household income in Van Meter?
Median Household Income in Van Meter is $124,375.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Van Meter?
Income or Wage Gap in Van Meter is 35.5%.
Women in Van Meter earn 64.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Van Meter?
Inequality or Gini Index in Van Meter is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Van Meter?
There are 793 People in the Labor Forcein in Van Meter.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Van Meter?
79.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Van Meter.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Van Meter?
Unemployment Rate in Van Meter is 0.9%.