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 | |
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| Coordinates: 39°34′10″N 97°26′31″W / 39.56944°N 97.44194°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 33 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-01725[1] |
| GNIS ID | 473350[1] |
History
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
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 33 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ames as a census-designated place (CDP).
2020 census
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
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.