Ames, Nebraska facts for kids
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Ames, Nebraska
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 Ames, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Ames, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14 |
| • Density | 42.81/sq mi (16.55/km2) |
| FIPS code | 31-01220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630666 |
Ames is a very small community in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. It is often called a "hamlet" because it's not an officially organized town or city. In 2020, only 14 people lived there.
Ames is located along U.S. Route 30. This is a major road west of Fremont, which is the main city in Dodge County. The community has a post office (with ZIP code 68621), a place to store grain, a church, and a few homes.
Ames is also part of a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau counts the people living in this specific area. In 2010, the CDP of Ames had 24 residents.
History of Ames
Ames got its first post office in 1885. Before that, the community was known as Ketchum. It was later renamed Ames, probably after Oakes Ames. He was an important official with the Union Pacific Railroad. Ames was a key stop and shipping point along the Union Pacific Railroad line. This made it an important place for moving goods and people.
Population Changes
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| 2010 | 24 | — | |
| 2020 | 14 | −41.7% | |
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The number of people living in Ames has changed over time. According to the official counts, the population went down. In 2010, there were 24 people. By 2020, the population had decreased to 14 people.
See also
In Spanish: Ames (Nebraska) para niños
