Ankeny, Iowa

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Ankeny, Iowa
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location in the State of Iowa


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
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subdivision_name2 = Polk
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Steven D. Van Oort
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = February 28, 1903
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area_total_sq_mi = 16.8
area_total_km2 = 43.4
area_land_sq_mi = 16.8
area_land_km2 = 43.4
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
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population_as_of = 2005
population_total = 36161
population_metro = 522454
population_density_km2 = 624.3
population_density_sq_mi = 1,616.5
timezone = CST
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latd = 41 |latm = 43 |lats = 36 |latNS = N
longd = 93 |longm = 36 |longs = 15 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 277
elevation_ft = 909
postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 50015, 50021, 50023
area_code = 515
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 19-02305
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blank1_info = 0454194
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website = http://www.ankenyiowa.gov/

Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 27,118 at the 2000 census, while a special census taken by the city in 2005 counted 36,162 residents. [cite web|author=United States Census Bureau|title=Special Census Certified Counts for Governmental Units in Iowa (2005)|url=http://www.census.gov/field/www/specialcensus/files/iowa_2005.htm|accessdate=2007-02-19] It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Ankeny was founded by John Ankeny in 1874 and was incorporated on February 28, 1903.cite web|author=City of Ankeny, Iowa|title=History of Ankeny, Iowa|url=http://www.ci.ankeny.ia.us/04aboutankeny/stats/history.htm|accessdate=2006-10-02] A railroad link from Des Moines through Ankeny to Ames was completed in 1874 and passenger service established in 1880.

During World War II Ankeny was home to a federal ordnance plant that manufactured ammunition. After the war, Deere & Company purchased the plant for its Des Moines Works, while Iowa State University used the remainder of the land for its research farm. In June 2005 ISU sold the land to the city of Ankeny, which plans to develop it into a mixed-use development known as "Prairie Trail." [cite web|author=Urban Design Associates|title=Prairie Trail Ankeny: Site History|url=http://www.prairietrailankeny.com/pdf/master_plan/site_history.pdf|accessdate=2006-10-02|format=PDF]

In 1940 Ankeny had a population of 779, but its population began to grow with the rest of the Des Moines suburbs after World War II. Ankeny's population jumped from 2,964 to 9,151 between 1960 and 1970. By 1990 it had 18,482 people, and in 2000 the population was at 27,117. The 2005 special census count of 36,161 makes Ankeny the third-largest city in Polk County, behind Des Moines and West Des Moines. The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce estimates that the city's population will reach 55,000 by 2020.cite web|author=Ankeny Chamber of Commerce|title=Community Facts|url=http://www.ankeny.com/community_facts.html|accessdate=2007-02-19]

Geography

Ankeny is located at coor dms|41|43|36|N|93|36|15|W|city (41.726788, -93.604283)GR|1. It is located along Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 69 approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Des Moines.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.8 square miles (43.4 km²), all of it land. City limits through 2007 (not yet reflected at the Census Bureau) encompass 29.14 square miles.

Economy

Major employers in Ankeny include Deere & Company's Des Moines Works, Perishable Distributors of Iowa (a Hy-Vee subsidiary), Tone's Spices, and the Ankeny school district. Casey's General Stores are headquartered in Ankeny.

In recent years, several "big box" retailers have opened stores along Delaware Avenue near Interstate 35, including Home Depot, Kohl's, Menards, SuperTarget, and a Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Several large car dealerships are located at the interchange of I-35 and Oralabor Road (Iowa Highway 160).

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 27,117 people, 10,339 households, and 7,278 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,616.5 people per square mile (624.3/km²). There were 10,882 housing units at an average density of 648.7/sq mi (250.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.94% White, 0.76% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 10,339 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,162, and the median income for a family was $66,433. Males had a median income of $42,220 versus $29,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,143. About 2.5% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary and the main campus of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) are located in Ankeny. Simpson College and Upper Iowa University also operate classroom facilities there.

The Ankeny Community School District consists of eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Ankeny Christian Academy is a private K-12 school. [ [http://www.ankenychristianacademy.org Ankeny Christian Academy, Ankeny, Iowa] , Ankeny Christian Academy. Accessed 2007-08-13.]

References

External links

* [http://www.ankenyiowa.gov City of Ankeny]
* [http://www.ankeny.org Ankeny Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.ankeny.k12.ia.us Ankeny Community School District]
* [http://ankenyhistorical.org/index.shtml Ankeny Area Historical Society]