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Ames

New York · 138 residents · 0.131 sq mi
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Ames is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,036. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,200. Households here earn about 31% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−20%since 2000
from 173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761091421752081990201020202024Ames
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,036
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,837
+113%since 2000
from $17,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
10.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(7)
Diversity Score16.5%(23)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+231%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames, New York?

Ames, New York has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ames, New York earns about $93,036 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 $104,200.

How educated are people in Ames, New York?

About 18.8% 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 7.3% 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 27 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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