Ames, Texas
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| official_name | Ames, Texas |
| settlement_type | City |
| mapframe | yes |
| mapsize | 250px |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | United States |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Texas |
| subdivision_type2 | County |
| subdivision_name2 | Liberty |
| unit_pref | Imperial |
| area_footnotes | |
| area_total_km2 | 8.55 |
| area_land_km2 | 8.55 |
| area_water_km2 | 0.00 |
| area_total_sq_mi | 3.30 |
| area_land_sq_mi | 3.30 |
| area_water_sq_mi | 0.00 |
| population_as_of | 2020 |
| population_footnotes | |
| population_total | 937 |
| population_density_km2 | 140.39 |
| population_density_sq_mi | 363.61 |
| timezone | Central (CST) |
| utc_offset | −6 |
| timezone_DST | CDT |
| utc_offset_DST | −5 |
| elevation_footnotes | |
| elevation_ft | 69 |
| coordinates | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP Code |
| postal_code | 77575 |
| area_code | 936 |
| blank_name | FIPS code |
| blank_info | 48-03072 |
| blank1_name | GNIS feature ID |
| blank1_info | 2409698 |
| website | |
| :: |
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Ames is a city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. The population was 937 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 sqmi, all land.
Demographics
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Ames had a population of 937, 372 households, and 231 families residing in the city. The median age was 45.3 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 103.9 males age 18 and over.
18.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 81.6% lived in rural areas.
Of the 372 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 36.0% were married-couple households, 27.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 438 housing units, of which 15.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 75.8% were owner-occupied and 24.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.0%.
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| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 75.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Some other race | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 10.2% |
| :: |
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,079 people, 407 households, and 293 families residing in the city. The population density was 340.5 PD/sqmi. There were 444 housing units at an average density of 140.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 7.04% White, 89.34% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 1.58% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.
There were 407 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 24.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,421, and the median income for a family was $26,429. Males had a median income of $28,833 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,491. About 28.6% of families and 31.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.3% of those under age 18 and 27.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Ames is served by the Liberty Independent School District. The Liberty Independent School District has two elementary schools, one intermediate school, and one high school. Students attend Liberty High School.
Cody Abshier is the Superintendent of Schools.
References
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
- "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Ames city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau.
- "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
- {{GNIS. 2409698
- "Decennial Census by Decade".
- "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions".
- "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas".
- "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
- "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
- "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
- "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
- "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
- "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
- "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas".
- "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas".
- "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas".
- "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas".
- (2021). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)".
- (2023). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)".
- (2021). "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)".
- "Liberty ISD". Liberty ISD.
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