Van Meter, Iowa

Van Meter, Iowa
City
Motto: 
"Tradition with a Vision"[1]
Location of Van Meter, Iowa
Location of Van Meter, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°31′09″N 93°56′35″W / 41.51917°N 93.94306°W / 41.51917; -93.94306
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDallas
Area
[2]
 • Total
2.33 sq mi (6.05 km2)
 • Land2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[3]
981 ft (299 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,484
 • Density641.5/sq mi (247.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50261
Area code515
FIPS code19-80445
GNIS feature ID2397116[3]
Websitewww.vanmeteria.gov

Van Meter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, situated along the Raccoon River. The population was 1,484 at the time of the 2020 census.[4] Van Meter is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Van Meter was laid out as a town in 1869.[5] The city was named for Jacob Rhodes Van Meter and his family, Dutch settlers from Meteren, the Netherlands.[6] Van Meter was incorporated on December 29, 1877.[7]

Rock Island Depot, Van Meter, Iowa

The Van Meter Visitor

In September and October 1903, there were multiple instances of people claiming to have seen a winged, bat-like creature in and around Van Meter. The roughly nine-foot-tall being, which has since been dubbed the Van Meter Visitor, was reported to be able to shoot light from the horn situated on its forehead and be unaffected by bullets. Clarence Dunn, one of the witnesses, had even made a plaster cast of three-toed footprints it left behind. A smaller, similar being sometimes accompanied it. After a community-led confrontation, the being disappeared after about four days, supposedly into the nearby coal mine.[8][9] Claims of witnessing bat-like creatures or phenomena have continued, including into the 2010s.[10]

To commemorate the sightings, a Van Meter Visitor Festival transpires annually around the anniversary of the events.[11][10]

Geography

Van Meter's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.531505, -93.955338).[12]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.30 square miles (3.37 km2), of which 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[13]

Van Meter is situated west of Des Moines, just south of Interstate 80.

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880376—    
1890467+24.2%
1900407−12.8%
1910386−5.2%
1920358−7.3%
1930400+11.7%
1940436+9.0%
1950364−16.5%
1960385+5.8%
1970464+20.5%
1980747+61.0%
1990751+0.5%
2000866+15.3%
20101,016+17.3%
20201,484+46.1%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 26, 2015. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[14][4]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020,[15] there were 1,484 people, 513 households, and 402 families residing in the city. The population density was 641.5 inhabitants per square mile (247.7/km2). There were 538 housing units at an average density of 232.6 per square mile (89.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.5% of the population.

Of the 513 households, 46.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% were cohabitating couples, 20.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 10.3% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.6% of all households were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 34.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 29.0% were from 25 and 44; 21.8% were from 45 and 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2010 census

As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 1,016 people, 382 households, and 280 families residing in the city. The population density was 793.8 inhabitants per square mile (306.5/km2). There were 415 housing units at an average density of 324.2 per square mile (125.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 382 households, of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 866 people, 326 households, and 237 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,450.3 inhabitants per square mile (560.0/km2). There were 342 housing units at an average density of 572.8 per square mile (221.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.15% White, 0.23% African American, 0.69% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 326 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,625, and the median income for a family was $59,000. Males had a median income of $37,895 versus $26,023 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,272. About 0.8% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

The Bob Feller Museum opened on June 10, 1995, in honor of Bob Feller, a National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher and a native of Van Meter.

On November 11, 2006, Veterans Day, ground was broken for an Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a site located in the Northern part of Van Meter. Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack was among those who helped dedicate the cemetery. On November 11, 2018, a Freedom Rock was unveiled at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.[18]

Education

The Van Meter Community School District operates local public schools.[19]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "City of Van Meter, Iowa". City of Van Meter, Iowa. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Meter, Iowa
  4. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  5. ^ The History of Dallas County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Higginson Book Company. 1879. pp. 483.
  6. ^ "Profile for Van Meter, Iowa, IA". ePodunk. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  7. ^ "Van Meter, Iowa". City-Data,com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  8. ^ Kilen, Mile (July 1, 2015). "Van Meter remembers 1903 visit from winged monster". Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  9. ^ Lewis, Chad; Nelson, Kevin Lee; Voss, Noah (2013). The Van Meter Visitor: A True and Mysterious Encounter with the Unknown. On the Road Publishing. ISBN 0982431465.
  10. ^ a b Cole, Clint (October 2, 2017). "Van Meter Visitor festival keeps the hunt alive". Adel News. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  11. ^ "Van Meter Visitor Festival". Travel Iowa. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  12. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  13. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  14. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  18. ^ WHO 13 Digital Staff (November 12, 2018). Governor Honors Iowa Veterans; New Freedom Rock Unveiled. WHO TV (Des Moines). Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  19. ^ "VAN METER" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
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