Ames, Kansas

Summary

Ames is an unincorporated community in Cloud County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 33.[2] It is located a couple miles southwest of Clyde next to state highway K-9.

Ames, Kansas
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
Ames is located in Kansas
Ames
Ames
Ames is located in the United States
Ames
Ames
Coordinates: 39°34′10″N 97°26′31″W / 39.56944°N 97.44194°W / 39.56944; -97.44194[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCloud
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Population
 • Total33
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-01725 [1]
GNIS ID473350 [1]

History edit

Ames was founded in 1883.[3]

A post office was opened in Shirley in 1868 (also known as Elm Creek, it is now part of Shirley Township averages a population of 40), but the post office was moved to Ames in 1878 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1993.[4]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202033
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ames as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census edit

The 2020 United States census counted 33 people, 14 households, and 8 families in Ames.[5][6] The population density was 77.5 per square mile (29.9/km2). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 32.9 per square mile (12.7/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 100.0% (33) white or European American (100.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 0.0% (0) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.[9]

Of the 14 households, 14.3% had children under the age of 18; 42.9% were married couples living together; 21.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.9% of households consisted of individuals and 28.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[10]

36.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 6.1% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 57.1 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.0 males.[6]

Education edit

The community is served by Clifton-Clyde USD 224 public school district, which has three schools:

  • Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, located in Clyde.
  • Clifton-Clyde Middle School, located in Clifton.
  • Clifton-Clyde Grade School, located in Clifton.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Ames, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Ames, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ Hollibaugh, E. F. (1903). Biographical History of Cloud County, Kansas: Biographies of Representative Citizens. Illustrated with Portraits of Prominent People, Cuts of Homes, Stock, Etc. Wilson, Humphrey & Company. p. 880.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

Further reading edit

External links edit

  • Cloud County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT