Ames

Town in Major County, Oklahoma

Aerial view of Ames, Oklahoma
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Ames is a town in Major County, Oklahoma, with 193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Isabella, 7.8 miles W.

About Ames

Ames is a town in southeastern Major County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 193 at the 2020 census, down from 239 in 2010.

Ames is best known for being located within the boundary of a geological structure that is called the Ames crater or the Ames Astrobleme. The Ames Astrobleme Museum is located in the town.

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Living in Ames

Median household income
$49,231
Median home value
$95,900
Median age
46.3
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Ames, OK population

Ames had 193 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census193
Density693 per sq mi (268 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ames at a glance

StateOklahoma (OK)
CountyMajor County
TypeTown
Population193 (2020)
Land area0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Coordinates36.2470° N, 98.1861° W
ZIP code73718
Census code (GEOID)4001950

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ames

What county is Ames in?

Ames is in Major County, Oklahoma.

What is the population of Ames, OK?

193 people lived in Ames at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ames, OK?

The ZIP code of Ames is 73718.

What is the elevation of Ames?

1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ames?

Isabella (7.8 mi), Drummond (9.2 mi), Meno (9.8 mi), Ringwood (9.9 mi), Lahoma (11.1 mi).

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