Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ames, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,142

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

82.4%941

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%112

Two or More

5.8%66

Other

1.7%19

White

0.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%64

High School Diploma

36.5%260

Some College (<1 yr)

6%43

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%126

Associate's Degree

5.9%42

Bachelor's Degree

2.8%20

Master's Degree

5.2%37

Doctorate

1%7

HS or Higher

84.1%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$203,600

Median Renti

$741

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.4%271

Renter-Occupied

37.6%163

Total Units

488

Homeownership

62.4%

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%16

2010–2019

15.8%77

2000–2009

31.6%154

1990–1999

14.1%69

1980–1989

4.3%21

1970–1979

15.8%77

1960–1969

2.7%13

1950–1959

6.1%30

1940–1949

5.3%26

1939 or earlier

1%5

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.4%375

Utility Gas

8.8%38

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,188

Mean Household Incomei

$57,170

Per Capita Incomei

$22,169

Poverty Ratei

25.1%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

543

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

191.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

503

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

94(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

69.3%Insured

30.7%Uninsured