Polk County
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- Population
- 503,175
- Area
- 572.4 sq mi (1,482.51 km²), 19.49 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.2
- Households
- 205,358
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $83,576
- Median house value
- $262,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Johnston-Grimes Fire District Responds to Apartment Fire
Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District responded to an apartment fire in Grimes on Oct. 2, 2026. There were no injuries reported in the incident.
Little Cyclones see girls’ tennis season end against Johnston
URBANDALE — The Ames High School girls’ tennis team took the court Wednesday afternoon with its season on the line. The Little Cyclones faced Johnston at Lifetime Fitness in Urbandale to try to pave their way to the state tournament. Ultimately, they came up short, losing 5-0 as…
In-state rivalry: Iowa State club hockey set to face Drake
AMES — The Iowa State Division III men’s hockey team will have a chance to bounce back this weekend after dropping two games last weekend. The Cyclones will take on the Drake Bulldogs at the MidAmerican Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, playing Friday at 8:15 p.m. and Saturday…
Open House at the Recreation Station - Friday, October 16
A new space for recreation, connection and fun is opening in Urbandale.
