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Ames, Nebraska
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Ames, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Ames, Nebraska
Ames, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Ames, Nebraska is located in the United States
Ames, Nebraska
Ames, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • 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

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 24
2020 14 −41.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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