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Ames, IA is a small but vibrant community with a population of 65,522 people. The town boasts a population density of 2,442 people per square mile, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the United States. Ames is home to many local businesses such as KHOi Gallery & Studio Store and REVS Bowl Bar & Grill. The city offers year-round outdoor activities like golfing at Coldwater Links Golf Course or fishing at Lake LaVerne. Additionally, there are several organizations within the city that offer cultural and recreational activities such as the Ames Concert Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Every fall, sporting events draw crowds from all over to see Iowa State University's Cyclones play at Jack Trice Stadium. Whether you're looking for entertainment or relaxation, Ames has something for everyone.

The population in Ames is 65,522. There are 2,387 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ames is 23.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ames is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Ames
- 30.3% are married
- 4.5% are divorced
- 33.7% are married with children
- 7.2% have children, but are single
Race in Ames

- 80.2% are White
- 2.6% are Black
- 10.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleAmes, IowaUnited States
  65,522.0329,725,481.0
  46.6%50.5%
  53.4%49.5%
  23.438.4
 
  66,361.0326,569,308.0
  59,103.0309,327,143.0
  50,731.0285,036,114.0
  47,198.0251,960,433.0
  32.1%15.6%
  42.0%30.8%
 
  2387.193.4
  27.4483531905.423
  0.186264836.791
 
  78.5%59.4%
  3.1%12.2%
  10.5%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  3.8%3.2%
  3.8%18.4%
 
  30.3%49.8%
  29.7%48.0%
  0.6%1.8%
  69.7%50.2%
  62.7%33.8%
  4.7%10.8%
  2.3%5.6%
 
  2.212.6
  24,633.0124,010,992.0
  10,003.080,755,759.0
  31.2%30.5%
  52.4%42.9%
  14,630.043,255,233.0
  9.4%15.8%
  7.0%10.8%
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Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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