Amasa is a CDP located in Iron County Michigan. Amasa has a 2024 population of 253. Amasa is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually but its population has increased by 4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 242 in 2020.
The average household income in Amasa is $36,901 with a poverty rate of 20.39%. The median age in Amasa is 67.8 years: 71.2 years for males, and 64.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amasa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 94.16% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 5.84% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 164 | 1.57 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 117 | 0 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 35 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 6 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.87
Average Family Size
1.57
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 3.6% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.9% |
| High School Graduate | 130 | 58.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 42 | 18.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 214 | 202 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $2,499 | $14,375 |
| Some College | $27,500 | $0 | $15,625 |
$0
Average Earnings
$2,499
Average Male
$14,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.9% of Amasa residents speak only English, while 4.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 43 | 17.92% |
| Multiple | 15 | 9 | 60% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 7 | 77.78% |
20.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.3%
Male Poverty Rate
31.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amasa is Hispanic, with 77.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amasa is White, with 17.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 63.16% |
| Some College | 13.11% |
| High School | 9.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 11.43% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,750 | $54,926 |
| Households | $32,500 | $36,901 |
| Married Families | $41,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,542 | $28,661 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 11.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.76%
Born in Amasa
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.44% of Amasa residents were born in the United States, with 72.76% having been born in Michigan. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 253 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 255 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 257 | 36 | 16.29% |
| 2021 | 221 | -21 | -8.68% |
| 2020 | 242 | 42 | 21% |
| 2019 | 200 | -62 | -23.66% |
| 2018 | 262 | 9 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 253 | -36 | -12.46% |
| 2016 | 289 | -10 | -3.34% |
| 2015 | 299 | -52 | -14.81% |
| 2014 | 351 | 36 | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 315 | -9 | -2.78% |
| 2012 | 324 | -26 | -7.43% |
| 2011 | 350 | 67 | 23.67% |
| 2010 | 283 | 0 | 0% |