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Amory

Mississippi · 6,666 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 $43,209. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,666
−4%since 2000
from 6,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
532 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Amory
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,209
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,789 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,520
+88%since 2000
from $14,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$126,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(4,829)
Black29.1%(2,022)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(55)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(3,703)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(4,524)
Black26.5%(1,764)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(152)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other3.7%(249)
Diversity Score59.3%(3,951)
Diversity Score
59
+11%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amory, Mississippi?

Amory, Mississippi has about 6,666 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amory, Mississippi?

The typical household in Amory, Mississippi earns about $43,209 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 $126,100, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Amory, Mississippi?

About 19.2% 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 18.6% 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 427 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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