Ames, Iowa

US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates ยท 2022

IA

Ames Demographics Overview

Total Population
66,265
ACS 2022 estimate
Median Household Income
$57,428
Annual household income
โ–ผ 23% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$247,500
Owner-occupied homes
โ–ผ 12% vs US avg
Median Gross Rent
$1,011
Monthly rent (incl. utilities)
โ–ผ 13% vs US avg
Median Age
23.0 years
Median age of residents
โ–ผ 41% vs US avg

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$57,428
US avg: $74,580
vs. National Median-23.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$247,500
US avg: $281,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,011/mo
US avg: $1,163/mo
Rent vs. National Avg-13.1%

Population

Total Population66,265
Median Age
23.0 years
US avg: 38.9 yrs

Data Source

Data for Ames comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, covering the period 2018โ€“2022.

The ACS 5-Year estimates provide the most reliable demographic statistics available, especially for smaller communities, by pooling 5 years of survey data.

Learn more about the ACS โ†’

Ames, IA โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ames demographics

What is the population of Ames, Iowa?

According to the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022), the population of Ames, Iowa is 66,265.

What is the median household income in Ames?

The median household income in Ames, Iowa is $57,428 per year, according to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates. The US national median household income is approximately $74,580.

What is the cost of living in Ames?

Key cost indicators for Ames, Iowa:. Median home value: $247,500. Median gross rent: $1,011/month. Median household income: $57,428/year

What is the median home value in Ames?

The median home value in Ames, Iowa is $247,500, compared to the national median of approximately $281,900.

What is the average age in Ames?

The median age in Ames, Iowa is 23.0 years, compared to the US national median age of approximately 38.9 years.

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