Ames, IA
Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
68,494
Median Household Income
$60,991
Median Home Value
$277,622
Median Age
23.3 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
93 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 19,169 |
| County Name All | Story |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 53 |
| Female | 47 |
| County Slug | story |
| City Slug | ames |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 68,494 |
| Population Proper | 67,669 |
| Density | 926.40 |
| Ranking | 3 |
| Cbsa Fips | 11,180 |
| Cbsa Name | Ames, IA |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | 218 |
| Csa Name | Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 23.3% |
| Age Under 10 | 5.8% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 20.3% |
| Age 20s | 37.0% |
| Age 30s | 8.8% |
| Age 40s | 7.7% |
| Age 50s | 6.1% |
| Age 60s | 6.4% |
| Age 70s | 5.0% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.1% |
| Age Over 65 | 11.1% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 43.6% |
| Age Over 18 | 88.8% |
Household & Family
| Married | 27.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% |
| Never Married | 64.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% |
| Family Size | 2.81 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $58 |
| Income Household Median | $60,991 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $4 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $2 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $5 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $5 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $4 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $9 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $13 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $18 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $12 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $13 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $15 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $28 |
| Income Individual Median | $21,425 |
| Labor Force Participation | 66.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| Poverty | 25.5% |
| Commute Time | 15.60 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 42.10 |
| Housing Units | 25,785 |
| Home Value | $277,622 |
| Rent Median | $1,023 |
| Rent Burden | $30 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 2.1% |
| Education Highschool | 11.8% |
| Education Some College | 20.4% |
| Education Bachelors | 34.0% |
| Education Graduate | 31.8% |
| Education College Or Above | 65.8% |
| Education Stem Degree | 54.8% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 78.2% |
| Race Black | 3.9% |
| Race Asian | 9.3% |
| Race Native | 0.6% |
| Race Pacific | 0.2% |
| Race Other | 1.9% |
| Race Multiple | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 9.1% |
| Limited English | 2.7% |
| Health Uninsured | 4.4% |
| Veteran | 3.0% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $21,425 |
| Labor Force Participation | 66.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% |
| Average Commute Time | 15.6 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 42.1% |
| Median Rent | $1,023 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 30.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 25,785 |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.4% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 2.81 |
| Dual Income Families | 58.0% |
| Married | 27.6% |
| Never Married | 64.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 65.8% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 54.8% |
| Veterans | 3.0% |
| Disabled Population | 9.1% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.7% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Ames, IA |
| Combined Area (CSA) | Des Moines-West Des Moines-Ames, IA |
| Population Density | 926.4/sq mi |
| National Rank | #3 |