CITY
Ames
Kansas · 21 residents · 0.426 sq mi
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0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202421
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514.3%(3)
5 to 99.5%(2)
10 to 149.5%(2)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 3423.8%(5)
35 to 440%(0)
45 to 5423.8%(5)
55 to 6419%(4)
65 to 740%(0)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.7%
Transportation & warehousing33.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
52.4%
47.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ames, Kansas?
Ames, Kansas has about 21 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Ames, Kansas?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ames, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ames, Kansas?
About 57.1% of people in Ames, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.
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