| Population | 61,276 (2010-2014), rank #8 |
| Population Growth | 20.79% since 2000, rank #128 |
| Population Density: | 2,523.99/sq mi, rank #9 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,373 at 2010-2014—17.57% increase since 2000, rank #610 |
| Median House Price: | $172,600 at 2010-2014—31.86% increase since 2000, rank #51 |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 24.21 sq mi, rank #14 |
| Water Area: | 0.06 sq mi (0.26%), rank #70 |
| 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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