Amelia is a CDP located in St. Mary Parish Louisiana. Amelia has a 2024 population of 1,924. Amelia is currently declining at a rate of -1.94% annually and its population has decreased by -13.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,236 in 2020.
The average household income in Amelia is $47,871 with a poverty rate of 21.85%. The median age in Amelia is 31.7 years: 37.5 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amelia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 664 | 33.2% |
| White | 578 | 28.9% |
| Two or more races | 374 | 18.7% |
| Asian | 235 | 11.75% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 7.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 705 | 2.84 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 358 | 3.54 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.04 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 113 | 2.32 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 99 | 3.34 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 170 | 14.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 6.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 0.69% |
| High School Graduate | 503 | 43.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 266 | 22.85% |
| Some College | 140 | 12.03% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 458 | 229 | 20 |
| White | 328 | 224 | 16 |
| Other Race | 305 | 117 | 0 |
| Asian | 197 | 111 | 30 |
| Black | 149 | 132 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 124 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 91.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 15.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,250 | $43,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,480 | $49,583 | $45,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,026 | $50,556 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,215 | $47,335 | $27,361 |
| Some College | $14,412 | $0 | $0 |
$45,215
Average Earnings
$47,335
Average Male
$27,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.81% of Amelia residents speak only English, while 62.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,103 | 181 | 16.41% |
| White | 444 | 151 | 34.01% |
| Other | 664 | 135 | 20.33% |
| Asian | 235 | 88 | 37.45% |
| Multiple | 374 | 37 | 9.89% |
| Black | 149 | 17 | 11.41% |
21.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
16%
Male Poverty Rate
28.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amelia is Asian, with 37.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amelia is Multiple, with 9.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 39.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.93% |
| High School | 8.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 14.13% |
| Male Employed | 2.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,537 | $54,385 |
| Households | $45,333 | $47,871 |
| Married Families | $54,932 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $17,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
45.75%
Born in Amelia
63.6%
Native Born
36.4%
Foreign Born
27.5%
Non Citizen
8.9%
Naturalized
63.6% of Amelia residents were born in the United States, with 45.75% having been born in Louisiana. 27.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,924 | -38 | -1.94% |
| 2023 | 1,962 | -38 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 2,000 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 1,995 | -241 | -10.78% |
| 2020 | 2,236 | 21 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 2,215 | 568 | 34.49% |
| 2018 | 1,647 | -229 | -12.21% |
| 2017 | 1,876 | -111 | -5.59% |
| 2016 | 1,987 | -421 | -17.48% |
| 2015 | 2,408 | 118 | 5.15% |
| 2014 | 2,290 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,286 | -15 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 2,301 | 174 | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 2,127 | -332 | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 2,459 | 0 | 0% |