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Ames

Oklahoma · 239 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Ames has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,917. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
+20%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
860 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−5%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1852092332562801990201020202024Ames
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,206
+37%since 2000
from $12,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+106%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(21)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(222)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(8)
Diversity Score
3
−69%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
Female
68.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames, Oklahoma?

Ames, Oklahoma has about 239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ames, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ames, Oklahoma earns about $27,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ames, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ames, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Ames, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ames, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ames, Oklahoma?

About 14.3% of people in Ames, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ames, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ames, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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