This was 11.4 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 254.
81.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ames for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 26 | 18.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 55 | 39.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 7 | 5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 19 | 13.7 |
Associate's degree | 16 | 11.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 14 | 10.1 |
Master's degree | 2 | 1.4 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |