This was 2.1 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 177.
82.8 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 | 22 | 17.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 27 | 21.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3 | 2.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 14 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 29.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 10.9 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.8 |
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