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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Amite City

Louisiana · 4,110 residents · 3.877 sq mi
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Amite City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,011. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,000. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,110
−3%since 1990
from 4,236 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,060 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,093 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+13%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Amite City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,011
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,039 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,565
+106%since 1990
from $7,087 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.0%
−15.9 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
33.8% rent
2.2
−42%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(2,234)
Black47.3%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.1%(2,717)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(1,864)
Black51.6%(2,121)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(58)
Asian0.8%(32)
Diversity Score64.9%(2,669)
65
+1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amite City, Louisiana?

Amite City, Louisiana has about 4,110 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Amite City, Louisiana?

The typical household in Amite City, Louisiana earns about $27,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amite City, Louisiana expensive?

In Amite City, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Amite City, Louisiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in Amite City, Louisiana?

About 27.0% of people in Amite City, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amite City, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Amite City, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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