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Ankeny

Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines. The population was 67,887 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 77,833 in 2025, making it Iowa's fifth-most populous city. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities.

Ankeny, Iowa

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Population
68,392
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimate
Median home value
$281,700
Owner-occupied units · ACS estimate
Homeownership rate
71.3%
Owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied
Median household income
$101,151
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimate
Median gross rent
$1,289/mo
ACS 5-year estimate
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— Community profile

Who lives in Ankeny.

Bachelor's degree or higher
Among adults 25 and older
53%
Median age
All residents
33.3 years
Poverty rate
Individuals below poverty line
4.7%
Unemployment rate
Civilian labor force
2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

— Location

Where is Ankeny?

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

— Education

Schools in Ankeny.

Preschool / Pre-K

  • Cadence Academy
  • Childtime
  • The Treehouse
  • Ankeny KinderCare

Elementary School

  • Crocker Elementary
  • Heritage Elementary School
  • Southeast Elementary School
  • Northwest Elementary School
  • East Elementary
  • Northeast Elementary School
  • Rock Creek Elementary School
  • Ashland Ridge Elementary

Middle School

  • Southview Middle School
  • Prairie Ridge Middle School
  • Parkview Middle School
  • Northview Middle School

High School

  • Ankeny High School
  • Ankeny Centennial High School

College

  • Iowa Culinary Institute
  • Faith Baptist Bible College
  • Building 20

Other

  • Ankeny School of Performing Arts
  • Ankeny Christian Academy
  • Terrace Learning Center
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— Nearby

What's around Ankeny.

Parks

  • Ankeny Market & Pavillion
  • Bellagio Park
  • Briarwood South Park
  • Chautauqua Park
  • Crestbruck Park
  • Dean Park
  • Deer Creek Park
  • Diamond Hills Greenway

Grocery

  • ALDI
  • Fareway
  • Hy-Vee

Dining

  • Ambrosia Donuts
  • Amigos Mexican Grill
  • Ankeny Diner
  • Blue Bean
  • Daylight Doughnuts
  • Domino's
  • Dunkin'
  • Early Bird Brunch

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · within 3 km of city center

— Weather

Current conditions.

This Afternoon
87°F
Sunny
E 6 mph wind
Tonight
64°F
Clear
E 1 to 5 mph wind
Sunday
87°F
Sunny
ESE 3 mph wind
1% precip
Sunday Night
65°F
Clear
SE 3 mph wind

Live forecast · National Weather Service · updated every 3 hours

— Ready to make a move?

Find your home in Ankeny.

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