Iowa, midwestern state in the United States. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 3,163,561 inhabitants. The state was created 178 years ago in 1846. Its capital city is Des Moines.
There are 52 city/town in Iowa, . The largest city of Iowa is Ankeny with a population of 70,068. Other cities include, Ames population 67,033, Altoona population 19,503, Atlantic population 6,513, Asbury population 5,841
Known as the "Hawkeye State," Iowa is home to thriving cities and charming small towns that invite visitors to experience Midwestern hospitality. The capital of Des Moines serves as a cultural hub with a bustling downtown and the renowned Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Eclectic Iowa City boasts literary legacy as a UNESCO City of Literature.
Along the banks of the Mississippi River, Davenport and Dubuque display their vibrant river town heritage and connection to the history of westward expansion. Ames houses the main campus of Iowa State University and combines college-town vibes with family-friendly recreation.
Classic Iowa communities like Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls exude an atmosphere of hometown pride and Main Street Americana. In the countryside, towns like Pella and Amana celebrate their Dutch heritage and offer glimpses into Iowa's immigrant past.
From the fields of corn and soybeans to the major metro hubs, Iowa's cities and towns reflect the industry and values that define the Midwestern lifestyle. Each community tells its own story while contributing to the broader narrative of what makes Iowa such a genuine and welcoming place.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iowa.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Ankeny | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. | Polk | 70,068 |
Ames | The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. | Story | 67,033 |
Altoona | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States | Polk | 19,503 |
Atlantic | City in Iowa | Cass | 6,513 |
Asbury | City in Iowa, United States | Dubuque | 5,841 |
Adel | City in Iowa | Dallas | 5,607 |
Anamosa | City in Jones County, Iowa, United States | Jones | 5,545 |
Algona | City in Iowa | Kossuth | 5,359 |
Albia | City in Iowa | Monroe | 3,713 |
Atkins | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States | Benton | 1,978 |
Alta | City in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States | Buena Vista | 1,916 |
Audubon | City in Iowa, United States | Audubon | 1,878 |
Avoca | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America | Pottawattamie | 1,537 |
Ackley | City in Iowa, America | Hardin | 1,485 |
Akron | City in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States | Plymouth | 1,454 |
Arnolds Park | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States | Dickinson | 1,354 |
Alton | Human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America | Sioux | 1,249 |
Aplington | Human settlement in Butler County, Iowa, United States of America | Butler | 1,039 |
Allison | City in Iowa | Butler | 965 |
Aurelia | City in Iowa, United States | Cherokee | 952 |
Anita | City in Iowa | Cass | 898 |
Armstrong | City in Emmet County, Iowa | Emmet | 841 |
Afton | City in Union County, Iowa | Union | 825 |
Alden | City in Iowa, the United States of America | Hardin | 726 |
Alburnett | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States | Linn | 712 |
Adair | City in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the US state of Iowa | Adair | 701 |
Albert City | Human settlement in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States of America | Buena Vista | 665 |
Agency | City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States | Wapello | 641 |
Ainsworth | Human settlement in Washington County, Iowa, United States of America | Washington | 577 |
Anthon | Human settlement in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America | Woodbury | 553 |
Arcadia | City in Iowa | Carroll | 531 |
Allerton | Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America | Wayne | 507 |
Albion | City in Marshall County, Iowa | Marshall | 493 |
Alleman | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States | Polk | 447 |
Ashton | City in Osceola County, Iowa, United States | Osceola | 419 |
Andrew | City in Iowa, United States | Jackson | 401 |
Arlington | City in Fayette County, Iowa, United States | Fayette | 393 |
Atalissa | City in Muscatine County, Iowa | Muscatine | 302 |
Auburn | City in Sac County, Iowa, United States | Sac | 302 |
Alta Vista | Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States of America | Chickasaw | 248 |
Alvord | Human settlement in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America | Lyon | 210 |
Arthur | City in Iowa, United States | Ida | 194 |
Aurora | City in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States | Buchanan | 162 |
Alexander | City in Iowa | Franklin | 159 |
Ayrshire | City in Iowa | Palo Alto | 138 |
Archer | City in Iowa, United States | O'Brien | 123 |
Arion | City in Crawford County, Iowa, United States | Crawford | 107 |
Ackworth | City in Warren County, Iowa, United States | Warren | 105 |
Andover | City in Clinton County, Iowa | Clinton | 98 |
Arispe | Human settlement in Union County, Iowa, United States of America | Union | 96 |
Aredale | Human settlement in Butler County, Iowa, United States of America | Butler | 68 |
Aspinwall | City in Crawford County, Iowa, United States | Crawford | 40 |