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Ama

Louisiana · 1,316 residents · 3.502 sq mi
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Ama has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,100. Households here earn about 32% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,316
+2%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+15%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024Ama
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,233
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,691 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,656
+22%since 2000
from $19,399 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(828)
Black34%(437)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(747)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(732)
Black41.6%(547)
Hispanic / Latino2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(19)
Diversity Score65.4%(860)
Diversity Score
65
+13%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 97.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ama, Louisiana?

Ama, Louisiana has about 1,316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ama, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ama, Louisiana earns about $57,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ama, Louisiana expensive?

In Ama, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $133,100.

How educated are people in Ama, Louisiana?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ama, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ama, Louisiana?

About 7.0% of people in Ama, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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