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Amite County

Mississippi · 13,599 residents · 730.1 sq mi
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Amite County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,033. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,200. The poverty rate of 22.6% 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
9% 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

13,599
+2%since 1990
from 13,328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+15%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024Amite County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,033
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,669 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,048
+70%since 1990
from $8,268 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$291
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $198 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
14.0% rent
2.0
−11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(7,263)
Black45.4%(6,046)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(64)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score62.8%(8,364)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(7,636)
Black42.3%(5,756)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(113)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score62.4%(8,489)
62
−1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.2%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.6 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 County, Mississippi?

Amite County, Mississippi has about 13,599 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Amite County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Amite County, Mississippi earns about $26,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amite County, Mississippi expensive?

In Amite County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Amite County, Mississippi?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Amite County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amite County, Mississippi?

About 22.6% of people in Amite County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amite County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Amite County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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