Ames Population

2010–2026

187

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ames. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026187-21.06%
2025189+10.53%
2024188-21.05%
2023190+21.06%
2022188-31.57%
2021191-31.55%
2020194-4719.50%
2019241+10.42%
2018240-31.23%
2017243-10.41%

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Ames Demographics

46.3median age

Median age

Female51.5 yrs
Male39.5 yrs

Adults

181
67 seniors · 37%114 other adults

Sex

Female 51.8% · 114Male 48.2% · 106

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Ames Income

$49,231median household income

Median household income

$49,231

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$28,750

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.4%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Ames Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%55%45%
Never married34%40%29%
Divorced6%5%6%
Widowed11%0%21%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201