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Ama

Louisiana · 1,290 residents · 3.502 sq mi
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Ama has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,290
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
368 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+18%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024Ama
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,498
+31%since 2000
from $19,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,563
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(654)
Black41.2%(532)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.6%(872)
Diversity Score
68
+16%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 97.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ama, Louisiana?

Ama, Louisiana has about 1,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ama, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ama, Louisiana earns about $45,000 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 $133,900, and the typical rent is about $1,563 a month.

How educated are people in Ama, Louisiana?

About 13.4% 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 9.0% of people in Ama, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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