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Amelia

Louisiana · 1,712 residents · 2.521 sq mi
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Amelia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,472. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 711 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,712
−29%since 2000
from 2,423 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
679 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+15%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Amelia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,472
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,953 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,207
+145%since 2000
from $9,483 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−6%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+64%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(1,345)
Black12.4%(300)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(198)
Asian22.2%(537)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.9%(1,838)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(551)
Black2.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino48%(822)
Asian13.8%(237)
Other3.4%(58)
Diversity Score80.6%(1,380)
Diversity Score
81
+6%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
32.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.9%
−47.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+43.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2016
from 53.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2016
from 30.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amelia, Louisiana?

Amelia, Louisiana has about 1,712 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amelia, Louisiana?

The typical household in Amelia, Louisiana earns about $55,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amelia, Louisiana expensive?

In Amelia, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Amelia, Louisiana?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Amelia, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amelia, Louisiana?

About 18.0% of people in Amelia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amelia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Amelia, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 673 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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