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Population Review

Ames city, IA — Population & Demographics

Ames city, IA has a population of 66,112. The median household income is $60,102 and the median age is 23.3.

66,112

Population

$60,102

Median Income

$263,800

Median Home Value

23.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White79.0%
Black or African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,102

Median Household Income

$33,314

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$263,800

Median Home Value

$1,040

Median Rent

42.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.5%

High School+

63.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.8%

Drive Alone

11.3%

Work From Home

16.0 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Ames city, IA has a population of 66,112 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Ames city, IA is $60,102, with 5.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Ames city, IA is $263,800, with median rent at $1,040.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.