Ames, Iowa
Ames: The most populous city in Story County, Iowa.
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 162 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0347,-93.6199 |
| Altitude | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1864 (162 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 17:00:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,025 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ames is located at 42°2'5"N 93°37'12"W (42.0347100, -93.6199400).
Ames map
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Official website of Ames
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Ames
1Ames City Hall
515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010 View details
Phone: +15152395101 | Website available
2US Agricultural Research Services
2300 Dayton Ave, Ames, IA 50010, United States View details
Phone: +15156637200 | Website available
People born in Ames (74)
People born in Ames, including poet Ted Kooser, basketball player Harrison Barnes, physician and astronaut Laurel Clark, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ames, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ames, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Ames, Texas city in Liberty County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,275 people.
- Ames, Texas city in Liberty County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,064 people.
- 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