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Ames

Texas · 1,282 residents (2025 est.) · 3.303 sq mi
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Ames has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $203,600. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 167%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,142
+6%since 2000
from 1,079 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8841K1K1K1K1990201020202024Ames
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,188
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,421 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,169
+77%since 2000
from $12,491 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+28%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,600
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+50.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+214%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(74)
Black89.3%(964)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(17)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(222)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(4)
Black82.4%(941)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(85)
Diversity Score38.2%(437)
Diversity Score
38
+86%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−8%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 41.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames, Texas?

Ames, Texas has about 1,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ames, Texas?

The typical household in Ames, Texas earns about $36,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ames, Texas expensive?

In Ames, Texas, the median home is worth about $203,600, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Ames, Texas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ames, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ames, Texas?

About 25.4% of people in Ames, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ames, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ames, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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