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Population of Ames, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)27.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,484.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.11% (746)
Growth Since 20202.35% (1558)
Rank in State8th
Rank in Country601th

The population of Ames, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 67,919. This is an increase of 1.11% (746 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Ames by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Ames by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Ames by Age

Ames Population Pyramid 2022
Ames Median Age
23.5
Total
23.4
Male
23.6
Female
Ames Sex Ratio
53.62%
35,580
Male
46.38%
30,781
Female
Ames Age Dependency Ratio
13.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
15.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Ames Adults
58,430
Adults
(6,765 of whom are seniors) in Ames.

Population of Ames by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate