Ames, IA: What you need to know
Home to Iowa State University, Ames provides residents with a wide array of amenities that range from walking trails and golf courses to woodland parks and a vibrant downtown full of restaurants and cultural experiences. Ames is the setting for one of two national locations of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. It’s been ranked one of the best college towns in the country and many students come to study veterinary medicine.
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Moving to Ames, IA? Here's Everything You Need to Know
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Things to Do in Ames, IA
Options include shopping, sightseeing and Cyclones football.
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Why Ames, IA is a Top 100 Best Place to Live
A special relationship between Ames and Iowa State University gives smart residents a place to call home
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Reasons to Move to Ames, IA
Attractions include ISU events, five golf courses, Main Street District
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8 Top Employers in Ames, IA
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Ames, IA City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 62,815 |
| Median Age | 23 |
| Median Household Income | $41,616 |
| Median Home Price | $174,300 |
| Walkscore | 39 |
Ames, IA Rankings
Things To Do in Ames, IA
Real Estate in Ames, IA
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Ames Chamber of Commerce Why Ames, IA is a Top 100 Best Place to Live
A special relationship between Ames and Iowa State University gives smart residents a place to call home
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Schools in Ames, IA
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Ames, IA Demographics
Median Population in Ames, IA
| Median Age | 23.2% |
| Age 18 Over | 87.6% |
| Age 21 Over | 66% |
| Age 62 Over | 11.1% |
| Age 65 Over | 8.7% |
Race in Ames, IA
| Ethnicity White | 84.1% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 3.4% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 9.2% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 3% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.4% |
Population By Gender in Ames, IA
| Male | 52.6% | |
| Female | 47.4% |
Language in Ames, IA
| English Only | 87.6% | |
| English Other | 12.4% |
Commute Types in Ames, IA
| Walked | 10% | |
| Worked at Home | 2.8% | |
| Public Transportation | 9.1% | |
| Other Means | 3.4% | |
| Drove Alone | 68.5% | |
| Carpooled | 6.2% |