The Ames, IA Metro Area is a vibrant community with 124,827 residents and 217.37 people per square mile. The population density in the area is higher than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. Local businesses that serve the city include Hy-Vee grocery store, R&R Realty Group, IHOP restaurant, and B-Bop’s fast food restaurant. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include camping at Ledges State Park, swimming in Ada Hayden Lake, and hiking in Luther College Nature Preserve. Other demographic organizations in the area are local non-profits like CHANGING LIFE OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC., and educational institutions like Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College. Lastly, there are two sporting events held annually including The Cy-Hawk Series between Iowa State University and The University of Iowa as well as the ISU Triathlon & Run/Walk Series at Iowa State University.
The population in Ames Metro Area is 124,827. There are 218 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ames Metro Area is 29.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ames Metro Area is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ames Metro Area
- 42.8% are married
- 6.3% are divorced
- 34.4% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ames Metro Area
- 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