| Population | 28,398 (2010-2014), rank #23 |
| Population Growth | -3.87% since 2000, rank #470 |
| Population Density: | 507.85/sq mi, rank #86 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,909 at 2010-2014—-1.02% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $215,500 at 2010-2014—35.45% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 55.88 sq mi, rank #412 |
| Water Area: | 0.03 sq mi (0.06%), rank #534 |
| State: | Iowa |
| Area: | Ames, IA |
| Counties: | Story County, Boone County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s10.gif\") , rank #1 |
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