Ames is a town located in Major County Oklahoma. Ames has a 2024 population of 190. Ames is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 194 in 2020.
The average household income in Ames is $68,360 with a poverty rate of 15.92%. The median age in Ames is 48.6 years: 47.3 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ames was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 182 | 90.55% |
| Other race | 12 | 5.97% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.99% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 98 | 2.05 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 41 | 2.37 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 28 | 1.29 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Male | 15 | 2.47 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 14 | 2.21 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.33
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 8% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 3.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 15.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 6% |
| High School Graduate | 61 | 40.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 29 | 19.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 112 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 12 | 4 |
| Other Race | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $19,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $0 | $21,406 |
| Overall | $25,781 | $40,000 | $20,156 |
| Some College | $53,333 | $54,375 | $0 |
$25,781
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$20,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.68% of Ames residents speak only English, while 6.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 32 | 18.39% |
15.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.74%
Male Poverty Rate
23.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ames is White, with 18.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ames is White, with 18.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| Some College | 11.76% |
| High School | 11.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 21.57% |
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,750 | $67,907 |
| Households | $43,125 | $68,360 |
| Married Families | $51,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $68,071 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 6 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 27.27% |
| White | 5 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.62%
Born in Ames
92.04%
Native Born
7.96%
Foreign Born
5.47%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
92.04% of Ames residents were born in the United States, with 75.62% having been born in Oklahoma. 5.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 185 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 186 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 187 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 188 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 189 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 190 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 191 | 3 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 188 | -3 | -1.57% |
| 2021 | 191 | -3 | -1.55% |
| 2020 | 194 | -47 | -19.5% |
| 2019 | 241 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 240 | -3 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 243 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 244 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 245 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 245 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 243 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 242 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 241 | 4 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 237 | 0 | 0% |