| Place Name | Van Meter |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50261 |
| County | Dallas County |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,520 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 46.06% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 97.73% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 3rd |
| State House Districts | 19 |
| State Senate Districts | 10 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 97.73% |
| African American | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.6% |