Alleman, Iowa facts for kids
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Alleman, Iowa
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Location within Polk County and Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 423 |
| • Density | 171.64/sq mi (66.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50007
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-01180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393920 |
Alleman is a small city located in Polk County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 423 people lived there. It is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area, a busy region in Iowa.
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History of Alleman
Alleman was named after an early settler named John L. Alleman. It became an official city on May 18, 1973. This makes it the newest city to become incorporated in Polk County.
Geography and Location
Alleman is located in central Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.70 square miles (6.38 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People and Population
The city of Alleman has seen its population change over the years. Here's how it has grown and changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 307 | — |
| 1990 | 340 | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 439 | +29.1% |
| 2010 | 432 | −1.6% |
| 2020 | 423 | −2.1% |
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2020 Census Details
In 2020, the census showed 423 people living in Alleman. There were 157 households and 135 families. The city had about 171.6 people per square mile (66.3 people per square kilometer). Most residents, about 97.6%, were White. A small number were Black, Asian, or from two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.9%) had children under 18. Most families (79.6%) were married couples living together. The average age in Alleman was 45.3 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 20 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Alleman has an important grain storage facility. This facility belongs to the Heartland Cooperative. It can hold a very large amount of grain, about 774,000 bushels. This helps local farmers store their crops.
Education in Alleman
The North Polk Community School District serves the community of Alleman. The city is home to several important schools and district buildings:
- North Polk Community High School
- North Polk Middle School
- North Polk Central Elementary School
- The North Polk bus barn
- The North Polk District Office
A new high school and outdoor sports facility were opened in 2013, providing modern learning and activity spaces for students.
Media and Communication
Alleman is a key location for radio and television signals. Because it's centrally located and has a higher elevation for central Iowa, many communication towers are built here. These towers include some of the tallest structures in the world, reaching over 600 meters (about 2,000 feet) high.
Two Doppler weather radar stations are also in Alleman. These radars help local TV stations, like WHO-TV 13 and KCCI-TV 8, track weather. In 2011, a storm damaged one of these radar domes.
The many tall towers and their supporting wires make the low-altitude airspace around Alleman dangerous for small aircraft. Some of the main antennas located here include:
- Local TV Iowa Tower Alleman: Built in 1972, it is 609.6 meters (2,000 feet) tall.
- Des Moines Hearst-Argyle Television Tower Alleman: Built in 1974, also 609.6 meters (2,000 feet) tall.
- Saga Communications Tower Alleman: Built in 1982, it stands 469.1 meters (1,539 feet) tall.
- American Towers Tower Alleman: Built in 2001, it is 609.3 meters (1,999 feet) tall.
Images for kids
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The population of Alleman, Iowa from US census data
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Alleman City Hall
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North Polk Community High School
See also
In Spanish: Alleman (Iowa) para niños
