Demographics in Ames, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Ames?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

66,112

Male

34,992

52.9%

Female

31,120

47.1%

Median Age

23.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

79.0%

Black

3.7%

Hispanic

4.9%

Asian

9.4%

Two or More

5.3%

Other

1.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

29.0%

High School or Higher

34.2%

Foreign Born

10.9%

Veterans

3.0%

Married

26.4%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Ames, IA has a population of 66,112 with a median age of 23.3. The racial makeup is 79.0% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 9.4% Asian. About 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.9%.