Ames, Iowa
Ames: The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. It is located on the Des Moines River in central Iowa. Ames is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Iowa State University campus and the Ames Historical Society.
About
Ames is a city located in the county of Story in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 58,965 and a population density of 901 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 67,033 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about Ames
| Population : | 67,033 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Story County |
| Different from : | Ames |
| Postal code : | 50010–50014 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 65.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1864 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 09:20:08 (11th July 2025) |
| Density : | 1,025 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ames is located at 42°2'5"N 93°37'12"W (42.0347100, -93.6199400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ames
Demographics
The population of Ames increased by 12.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 58,965 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,440 | 2.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 61,427 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,053 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 64,773 | 2.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 65,685 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 65,915 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,301 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66,001 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66,258 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 67,033 | 1.16% | estimation process |
People born in Ames (74)
People born in Ames, including poet Ted Kooser, basketball player Harrison Barnes, physician and astronaut Laurel Clark, .
List
- Jane Espenson (American television writer and producer) she was born in 14/07/1964
- Billy Sunday (American evangelist and baseball player) he was born in 19/11/1862
- Ann Cotten (German poet) she was born in 01/01/1982
- Sara Paretsky (modern American author of detective fiction) she was born in 08/06/1947
- Evan Stone (American movie actor) he was born in 18/07/1969
- Charles Dodge (American composer) he was born in 05/06/1942
- James Bovard (American journalist) he was born in 22/07/1956
- Edward Mezvinsky (American politician) he was born in 17/01/1937
- Peter Schickele (American composer, musical educator, and parodist) he was born in 17/07/1935
- Fred Church (actor (1889-1983)) he was born in 17/10/1889
- Luke Zeller (American basketball player) he was born in 04/04/1987
- Neva Morris (American supercentenarian) she was born in 03/08/1895
- Albert H. MacCarthy (American mountaineer) he was born in 01/01/1876
- Dick Gibbs (American basketball player) he was born in 20/12/1948
- Leslie Hall (American woman rapper from Iowa) she was born in 15/11/1981
- Anthony W. Norman (distinguished professor emeritus of biochemistry and biomedical sciences University of California, Riverside) he was born in 01/01/1938
- Arthur T. Mosher (American agronomist) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1959
Schools in Ames
College & universities near Ames, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153603 | Iowa State University | Ames (IA) | 50011-2103 |
| 154208 | PCI Academy-Ames | Ames (IA) | 50010 |
| 153320 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-2152 |
| 153214 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-3993 |
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ames, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Ames
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Am Post Office | Ames (IA) | 50010 |
| Memorial Union Post Office | Ames (IA) | 50014 |
| Cyclone Station Post Office | Ames (IA) | 50014 |
| Gilber Post Office | Gilbert (IA) | 50105 |
| Nevada Post Office | Nevada (IA) | 50201 |
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- Ames , Oklahoma town in Major County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 239 people.
- Ames , New York village in Montgomery County, New York, United States with a population of 139 people.
Other cities in Story County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Story County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 6,682 | Town in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Huxley | 4,270 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Story City | 3,320 | City in Iowa |
| Slater | 1,471 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Roland | 1,252 | City in Iowa |
| Gilbert | 1,152 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Maxwell | 908 | City in Iowa |
| Colo | 819 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Cambridge | 796 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Zearing | 517 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Collins | 472 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Sheldahl | 325 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| McCallsburg | 320 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Kelley | 300 | City in Iowa, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Ames distances to largest Iowa cities
