Story, IA County is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 98,106 people. The county has a population density of 172 people per square mile, which is higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Story County offers a wide variety of businesses that are popular among both locals and visitors alike. Notable businesses include State Center Food Mart, Weaver’s Department Store, Anderson Auto Repair, and more. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy year-round in Story County including camping at Ledges State Park, horseback riding at Reiman Gardens, and fishing at Big Creek Lake Park. Other organizations in the county include Story County Conservation Board and Campfire USA - Central Iowa Council. For those who like to cheer on their favorite teams, the Ames High Little Cyclones host baseball games seasonally as well as other sports teams from the area.
The population in Story County is 98,106. There are 171 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Story County is 26.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Story County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Story County
- 39.6% are married
- 6.3% are divorced
- 34.4% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Story County
- 84.5% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 7.3% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander