Welcome to Ames ...
The city of Ames is located on the Gulf Coast.
Ames is located in Liberty County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Ames, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1882.
When the people of Ames refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Amesite<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Ames has a population of 1,221 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Ames is 60 feet [18 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Ames lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Ames: 77575<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Ames had an population of 1,221 people. This is an increase of 21.73% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 13.16% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Ames had a population of 1,003 people. This makes Ames the county's 4th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,003 people, the population of Ames decreased 7.04% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,079 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Ames.
Communities Also Named Ames ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Texas communities named Ames: This one is located in Liberty County and the other is located in Coryell County.
Beyond Texas, there are 17 communities that are also named Ames - they are located in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan (2), Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ames.
Communities near Ames ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ames.
- Dayton
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
- Dayton is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,628 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dayton <7>
- Mont Belvieu
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mont Belvieu have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mont Belvieu
- Mont Belvieu is located in Chambers County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,137 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mont Belvieu <7>
- Old River - Winfree
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old River - Winfree
- Old River - Winfree is located in Chambers County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,453 people
- Daisetta
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daisetta have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daisetta
- Daisetta is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,175 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Daisetta <7>
- Hardin
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardin have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardin
- Hardin is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 966 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hardin <7>
- Kenefick
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest) - Cove
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south) - Devers
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Devers
- Devers is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 545 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Devers <7>
- Dayton Lakes
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton Lakes
- Dayton Lakes is located in Liberty County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
- Raywood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raywood
- Raywood is located in Liberty County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raywood <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ames. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ames.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ames. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ames.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ames. See our Newspapers Page for Ames.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ames ...
Looking for more information about Ames? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Ames, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Ames.
Adding Ames to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ames in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Ames was on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1882.
We also found Ames in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ames.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ames. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Liberty County: www.co.liberty.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Liberty, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Ames refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a city's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Ames may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Ames. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ames - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Ames). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ames or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |