Ames
Ames has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,636. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,300. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Ames, Iowa?
Ames, Iowa has about 47,193 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Ames, Iowa?
The typical household in Ames, Iowa earns about $24,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ames, Iowa expensive?
In Ames, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.
How educated are people in Ames, Iowa?
About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ames, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ames, Iowa?
About 24.1% of people in Ames, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024