Saylorville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Saylor and Crocker townships, Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,584 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Saydel Community School District is located in this area, as is the unincorporated community of Marquisville.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
History
thumb|300px|Map of the Saylorville area from 1908, showing the railroads and coal mines (red) of the region. Saylorville is in the lower left quadrant.
Saylorville was laid out in 1850. It is named for its founder, John B. Saylor.
Coal mining played an important part in the early history of Saylorville, as outlined in the map below.