Ames
Town in Major County, Oklahoma

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.
- 193residents (2020 Census)
- 1,211 ftelevation · 369 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 693 / sq mipopulation density
- 73718ZIP code
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 had 193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 693 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ames at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Major County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 193 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2470° N, 98.1861° W |
| ZIP code | 73718 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4001950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ames
- Isabella7.8 mi W
- Drummond9.2 mi NE
- Meno9.8 mi N
- Ringwood9.9 mi N
- Lahoma11.1 mi NE
- Okeene11.6 mi SW
- Homestead13.5 mi SW
- Waukomis16.0 mi E
- Fairview16.3 mi W
- Bison16.4 mi E
- Cleo Springs17.9 mi NW
- Carrier18.6 mi NE
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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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