Ames, Kansas facts for kids
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Ames, Kansas
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 Ames, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Ames, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-01725 |
| GNIS ID | 473350 |
Ames is a small community located in Cloud County, Kansas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau tracks for statistics. However, it is not an official city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 33 people lived in Ames. You can find Ames a few miles southwest of Clyde, right next to state highway K-9.
History
Ames was founded in 1883. Before Ames, there was a post office in a nearby place called Shirley. This post office opened in 1868.
The post office was later moved to Ames in 1878. It stayed open and served the community for many years. The post office in Ames finally closed in 1993.
People of Ames
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| 2020 | 33 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 33 people living in Ames. There were 14 households and 8 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 36% of the people in Ames were under 18 years old. About 21% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Ames was 54.5 years.
Education
The public schools in the area are part of the Clifton-Clyde USD 224 school district. A public school district is a local organization that manages schools in a certain area.
This district has three schools that serve the community:
- Clifton-Clyde Senior High School, which is located in Clyde.
- Clifton-Clyde Middle School, which is located in Clifton.
- Clifton-Clyde Grade School, which is also located in Clifton.
