Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and a suburb of the state capital of Des Moines, as part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area. Population estimates by the United States Census Bureau put the 2019 population at approximately 67,355, making it the 7th largest and fastest growing city in the state. Currently, the city's incorporated area totals 29.14 square miles.In 2008, Ankeny was recognized as one... Show more of the top ten towns for families by Family Circle. In 2009, Ankeny was ranked No. 62 in MONEY Magazine's top 100 places to live list.