Amite City is a town located in Livingston Parish Louisiana. Amite City has a 2024 population of 4,043. Amite City is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,019 in 2020.
The average household income in Amite City is $53,916 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Amite City is 39.6 years: 39.2 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amite City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,399 | 59.48% |
| White | 1,346 | 33.37% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 5.68% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,505 | 2.51 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 678 | 1.05 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 486 | 3.14 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 289 | 4.7 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 52 | 3.63 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
48.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 628 | 21.28% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 2.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 173 | 5.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 380 | 12.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,016 | 34.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 657 | 22.26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,546 | 1,014 | 45 |
| White | 1,176 | 1,053 | 498 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 170 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,932 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,917 | $0 | $23,102 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,019 | $24,212 | $27,771 |
| Some College | $32,832 | $0 | $32,932 |
$26,019
Average Earnings
$24,212
Average Male
$27,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of Amite City residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,276 | 338 | 14.85% |
| White | 1,250 | 187 | 14.96% |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 100% |
| Multiple | 205 | 24 | 11.71% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.83%
Male Poverty Rate
22.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amite City is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amite City is Multiple, with 11.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.07% |
| Some College | 10.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.27% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,472 | $72,056 |
| Households | $42,415 | $53,916 |
| Married Families | $47,251 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,479 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
35
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 2.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
84.92%
Born in Amite City
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.71% of Amite City residents were born in the United States, with 84.92% having been born in Louisiana. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,073 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,067 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 4,061 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 4,055 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,049 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 4,043 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 4,037 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 4,032 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 4,038 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 4,019 | -445 | -9.97% |
| 2019 | 4,464 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 4,467 | 29 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 4,438 | 42 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 4,396 | 56 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 4,340 | 43 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4,297 | 43 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 4,254 | 55 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 4,199 | 20 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 4,179 | 35 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 4,144 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,110 | -126 | -2.97% |
| 1990 | 4,236 | -65 | -1.51% |
| 1980 | 4,301 | 708 | 19.7% |
| 1970 | 3,593 | 277 | 8.35% |
| 1960 | 3,316 | 512 | 18.26% |
| 1950 | 2,804 | 268 | 10.57% |
| 1930 | 2,536 | -1,537 | -37.74% |