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Ames

New York · 145 residents · 0.131 sq mi
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Ames is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. Median home value is $98,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

145
−16%since 2000
from 173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,107 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
46.3
+29%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
761091421752081990201020202024Ames
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$27,281
+53%since 2000
from $17,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade32.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$98,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$563
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
44.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.5
−31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+142%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
49.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.6%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames, New York?

Ames, New York has about 145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ames, New York?

The typical household in Ames, New York earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ames, New York expensive?

In Ames, New York, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Ames, New York?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ames, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ames, New York?

About 5.6% of people in Ames, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ames, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ames, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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