Yale is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 267 in the 2020 census, a decline from 287 in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Yale was platted in 1882. It was named for its founder, Milo Yale.

In 1932, the Yale High School Gymnasium was built. The round building has fallen into disuse, but is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics