Ames, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ames, Oklahoma had a total population of 220, the 532nd largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,231, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Ames Quick Facts
How Ames Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 201 | 220 | +9.5% |
| Median household income | $43,125 | $49,231 | +14.2% |
| Median home value | $96,400 | $95,900 | -0.5% |
How Ames Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Ames Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Major County
Cities Similar to Ames
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Landing | 214 | N/A | N/A | 36.1% | 0.0% |
| Braggs | 222 | $51,250 | $95,000 | 11.7% | 28.8% |
| Canadian | 225 | $51,250 | $84,400 | 26.6% | 20.4% |
| Roosevelt | 213 | $47,000 | $66,000 | 10.6% | 21.3% |
| Belfonte | 208 | $49,792 | $218,400 | 12.0% | 15.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 220, Ames's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Ames is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Major County. The total population is 220. It ranks as the 532nd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ames is 46.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ames is $49,231. This is 24% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ames, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $95,900. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Ames is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ames has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%.
Education
15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ames, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ames, Oklahoma?
Ames, Oklahoma has a population of 220 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ames, OK?
The median household income in Ames is $49,231, which is 39% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ames, OK?
The poverty rate in Ames is 16.4%. This means approximately 36 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Ames, Oklahoma?
Ames's population is 91.4% White, 0.0% Black, 7.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ames, OK?
The median home value in Ames is $95,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Ames, Oklahoma?
15.8% of adults (25+) in Ames hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.