| Place Name | Palo Alto Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50170 50208 50232 |
| County | Jasper County |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2021) | 3,550 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 81.26% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 2nd |
| State House Districts | 28,29 |
| State Senate Districts | 14,15 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 81.26% |
| African American | 8.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% |
| Asian | 1.59% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 6.43% |