| MSA Name | Ames, IA |
| MSA Type | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 89,734 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 6.0% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White: 86.76% |
| Median Household Income | $54,554 |
| Current Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2018) |
|---|---|
| White | 86.76% |
| African American | 1.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% |
| Asian | 7.73% |
| Native American | 0.22% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.03% |
| Boone County |
| Story County |