Amite County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,565 | — | #2,314 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,222 | -50.5% | #3,103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.2 years | +26.5% | #268 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $100,800 | -64.2% | #2,970 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $670 | -42.4% | #2,871 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.6% | +119.4% | #3,050 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Amite County has a population of 12,565, making it the #2,314 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Amite County is $37,222, ranking #3,103 out of 3,222 counties — 50.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.6% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Amite County is $100,800 (-64.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $670/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.
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88.6% of residents in Amite County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Amite County, Mississippi
Amite County, Mississippi has a total population of 12,565, making it the 2,314th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Amite County is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Amite County is $37,222, which ranks #3,103 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Amite County is $100,800, 64.2% below the national median. Renters in Amite County pay a median gross rent of $670 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Amite County, 11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.3 min.
Amite County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.1%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
All data for Amite County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.