Metro Profile
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Ames, IA Metro Area
Total Population
125,261
Housing Units
53,647
Median Household Income
$71,090
Median Age
30
Economic Snapshot
Additional financial indicators for this area.
Median Family Income
$110,143
Median Household Income
$71,090
Sex Ratio (Males per 100 Females)
108.2
Male
52%
Count: 65,096
Female
48%
Count: 60,165
Racial Demographics
Population distribution by race.
| Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| One Race (Total) | 95.2% |
| White | 85.3% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4.5% |
| Black / African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Am. Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.8% |
| Other Race | 1.7% |