Ames, New York facts for kids
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Ames, New York
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 Ames, New York
Location in New York
Ames, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 138 |
| • Density | 1,053.44/sq mi (407.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13317
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-01737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 942431 |
Ames is a small village located in Montgomery County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 138 people lived there.
The Village of Ames is in the southern part of the Town of Canajoharie. It is also south of the Village of Canajoharie. Ames is actually one of the tiniest villages in all of New York State!
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History of Ames
Ames has a unique history. While many nearby places were settled by German families, Ames was founded by pioneers from New England around 1779. It officially became a village in 1924.
The historic Ames Academy Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This means it's a special place worth protecting!
Geography of Ames
Ames is quite small in size. It covers about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village.
Ames is located right on New York State Route 10. This is a main highway that runs north and south through the area.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 150 | — | |
| 1880 | 148 | −1.3% | |
| 1930 | 170 | — | |
| 1940 | 180 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 193 | 7.2% | |
| 1960 | 162 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 198 | 22.2% | |
| 1980 | 224 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 166 | −25.9% | |
| 2000 | 173 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 145 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 138 | −4.8% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Ames has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 1870, about 150 people lived in Ames.
- The population grew to 224 people by 1980.
- By 2020, the number of people living in Ames was 138.
Life in Ames
In 2000, there were 173 people living in Ames.
- Most people living in Ames were White.
- About 26% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (66%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.5 people.
- The average family had about 3 people.
The median age of people in the village was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Famous Person from Ames
- Alexander Randall was born in Ames. He later became the sixth Governor of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Ames (Nueva York) para niños
