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Ames, TX
City in Liberty County, Texas.
Population
1,142
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
346
ZIP codes
0
Ames and its ZIP codes
Ames at a glance
- Ames is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,188, 54% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,600 (28% below Texas) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Ames, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ames, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,188
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (112), Italian Americans (60), French Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Ames.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
20,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$533M
FY 2026, $5,812 per person
How people get to work
Ames, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ames, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,918
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 41°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ames, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.9%
U.S. 33.3% +14.6 pts
Diabetes
23.6%
U.S. 12.1% +11.5 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Ames
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LibertyCity | 3.8 mi | 44.5 |
| HardinCity | 7.6 mi | 2.6 |
| DaisettaCity | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Dayton LakesCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| KenefickTown | 9.2 mi | 1.6 |
| DeversCity | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| HullCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| DaytonCity | 10 mi | 30.7 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 15 mi | 17.8 |
| CoveCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| AnahuacCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| NomeCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Sour LakeCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| BarrettCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ames, TX in?
- Ames is in Liberty County, Texas.
- What is the population of Ames, TX?
- About 1,142 people live in Ames, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ames?
- Nearby places include Liberty (3.8 mi), Hardin (7.6 mi), Daisetta (7.8 mi), Dayton Lakes (8.8 mi), Kenefick (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023