Jobs & Economy in Ankeny
Ankeny's economy runs on a real, distinct local employer base plus close access to the broader Des Moines metro's substantial job market.
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Learn moreA real, distinct local employer base
Casey's General Stores, a real Fortune 500 convenience-store chain, is genuinely headquartered in Ankeny, alongside DMACC's main campus, Iowa's largest community college.
Close, honest access to neighboring employers
Corteva Agriscience and Delta Dental of Iowa are real, substantial employers, but genuinely headquartered in neighboring Johnston -- this record discloses that honestly rather than crediting Ankeny with employers actually based next door.
A genuinely fast-growing job base
Ankeny's real, rapid population growth (+12.25% since 2020) reflects genuine sustained economic and residential demand within the Des Moines metro.
Key takeaways
- Casey's General Stores HQ and DMACC's main campus anchor real local Ankeny employment.
- Corteva Agriscience and Delta Dental of Iowa are real, close employers, but headquartered in neighboring Johnston.
- Ankeny's rapid growth reflects genuine sustained economic demand.
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