| Place Name | Ames |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50010 50011 50012 50013 50014 |
| County | Story County |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 59,206 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 12.65% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 82.05% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Ames, IA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 4th |
| State House Districts | 45,46 |
| State Senate Districts | 23 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 82.05% |
| African American | 3.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10.73% |
| Native American | 0.02% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.86% |