Ames, Iowa

Population Data for Ames, IA:

Population – 54532
Male – 52.20 %
Female – 47.80 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 87.97 %
Hispanic – 1.95 %
African American – 2.50 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.16 %
Asian – 7.24 %

Geographic Data for Ames, Iowa:

Population Density – 493.78 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1003 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Ames:

In Elementary School – 3,649 (12.78 %)
In High School – 1,942 (6.80 %)
In College – 21,758 (76.20 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 7,636 (29.83 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,484 (5.80 %)
Some College, No Degree – 4,752 (18.56 %)
High School Graduate – 3,410 (13.32 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 567 (2.21 %)

Employment and Household Data for Ames, IA:

Percentage of People Employed – 65.80 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.62 %
Unemployment Level – 5.20 %

Median Household Income – $37,400.00
Average Household Size – 2.33

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.78 %
2 Vehicles – 40.19 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.33 %

Average Cost to Rent in Ames - $1,189 per month