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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Amory

Mississippi · 6,956 residents · 12.531 sq mi
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Amory has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,789. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,600. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,956
−2%since 1990
from 7,093 in 1990
1990 – 2025
555 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 566 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+6%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Amory
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,789
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,092
+43%since 1990
from $9,833 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
30.8% rent
2.2
+7%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(5,165)
Black26%(1,841)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.7%(3,666)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(4,829)
Black29.1%(2,022)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(55)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score53.2%(3,703)
53
+3%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 13.4 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 Amory, Mississippi?

Amory, Mississippi has about 6,956 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Amory, Mississippi?

The typical household in Amory, Mississippi earns about $28,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amory, Mississippi expensive?

In Amory, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Amory, Mississippi?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Amory, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amory, Mississippi?

About 20.7% of people in Amory, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amory, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Amory, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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