Demographics & People — Ames, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 66,112 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~71,500 |
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| Median Age | 23.3 |
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| Total Households | 25,445 |
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| Family Households | 9,980 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3234 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52,251 |
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| Black or African American | 2,473 |
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| Asian | 6,224 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,214 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 19,722 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 17,030 |
| Other groups | 12,580 |
| Irish | 8,326 |
| English | 5,932 |
| Norwegian | 3,990 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,579 |
| Swedish | 1,602 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,535 |
| Italian | 1,473 |
Language
| English Only | 55,406 |
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| Spanish | 1,112 |
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| Population 5+ | 64,006 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,037 |
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| Population 18+ | 58,928 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ames, Iowa.
