Ames is a city located in Chambers County Texas. Ames has a 2024 population of 1,199. Ames is currently growing at a rate of 5.45% annually and its population has increased by 26.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 949 in 2020.
The average household income in Ames is $44,470 with a poverty rate of 49.03%. The median age in Ames is 34.3 years: 47.6 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ames was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 830 | 84.09% |
| Other race | 63 | 6.38% |
| White | 61 | 6.18% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 3.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 358 | 2.76 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.18 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 102 | 4.28 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 94 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 35 | 2.86 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 15.26% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 3.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 6.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.33% |
| High School Graduate | 262 | 43.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 156 | 25.87% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 503 | 424 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 22 | 0 |
| White | 32 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 9.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,125 | $75,250 | $30,962 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,684 | $55,500 | $32,115 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $0 | $37,829 |
$38,684
Average Earnings
$55,500
Average Male
$32,115
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.52% of Ames residents speak only English, while 4.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 822 | 414 | 50.36% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 66 | 69.47% |
| Other | 63 | 54 | 85.71% |
| Multiple | 33 | 12 | 36.36% |
49.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.46%
Male Poverty Rate
49.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ames is Other, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ames is Multiple, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.65% |
| High School | 31.3% |
| Some College | 23.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.43% |
| Female Employed | 19.39% |
| Male Employed | 12.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,647 | $50,706 |
| Households | $32,750 | $44,470 |
| Married Families | $53,269 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,304 | $30,502 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 60 | 10.1% |
| White | 5 | 13.51% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 8.06% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.4%
Labor Force Participation
32.5%
Employment Rate
13%
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
90.48%
Born in Ames
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
98.48% of Ames residents were born in the United States, with 90.48% having been born in Texas. 0.51% 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 | 1,513 | 63 | 4.34% |
| 2028 | 1,450 | 63 | 4.54% |
| 2027 | 1,387 | 62 | 4.68% |
| 2026 | 1,325 | 63 | 4.99% |
| 2025 | 1,262 | 63 | 5.25% |
| 2024 | 1,199 | 62 | 5.45% |
| 2023 | 1,137 | 72 | 6.76% |
| 2022 | 1,065 | 53 | 5.24% |
| 2021 | 1,012 | 63 | 6.64% |
| 2020 | 949 | -272 | -22.28% |
| 2019 | 1,221 | 45 | 3.83% |
| 2018 | 1,176 | 41 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 1,135 | 37 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 1,098 | 33 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,065 | 22 | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 1,043 | 21 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 1,022 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 1,013 | 8 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,005 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,004 | 0 | 0% |