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Ames city, Iowa

Official LSAD Designation: Ames city • Census GEOID: 1901855 • Story County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Ames city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $60,991 ±$1,892
Per Capita Income $34,343 ±$1,343
Poverty Rate 25.5% ±1.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 14,053 ±1,035
Unemployment Rate 5.8% ±1.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 38,134 ±1,008
Broadband Internet Rate 74.2% ±2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).