| Place Name | Van Meter Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50003 50038 50069 50261 50263 |
| County | Dallas County |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2021) | 4,313 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.42% |
| 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 | 94.42% |
| African American | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 4.57% |