Ames, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ames, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
66,361
Unemployment
7.3%
Poverty
26.6%
Median Home
$213,500
Median Income
$50,783
Median Rent
$944
Ames SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
9.5
Ames, IA Crime Report
1,311
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,953.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-16.73%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ames / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,311 | 1,953.5 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 122 | 181.8 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 15 | 22.4 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 79.0 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,189 | 1,771.7 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 218 | 324.8 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 903 | 1,345.6 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 68 | 101.3 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Ames, IA Cost Of Living
99
Ames's Overall Cost Of Living
Ames's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ames | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 99 | 100 | |
Ames, IA Photos
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Rankings for Ames in Iowa
Map Of Ames, IA
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Population over time in Ames
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 66,361 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 65,937 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 65,005 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 64,073 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 62,815 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 61,276 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 60,168 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 59,206 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 58,158 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 57,343 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ames
| Race | Ames | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.1% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.0% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ames
| Gender | Ames | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ames for adults over 25
| Education | Ames | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ames, Iowa
| Income | Ames | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
