Amory is a city located in Monroe County Mississippi. Amory has a 2024 population of 6,344. Amory is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,655 in 2020.
The average household income in Amory is $65,875 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median age in Amory is 40.7 years: 40.4 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amory was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,287 | 65.31% |
| Black or African American | 1,937 | 29.51% |
| Two or more races | 301 | 4.59% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,627 | 2.39 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 1,169 | 3.02 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 883 | 1.28 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Female | 539 | 2.89 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Male | 36 | 2.03 | 0 | 100 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 7.7% |
| Associates Degree | 491 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 9.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 371 | 8.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,715 | 38.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 306 | 6.83% |
| Some College | 839 | 18.72% |
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 | 2,928 | 2,636 | 606 |
| Black | 1,298 | 992 | 148 |
| Hispanic | 176 | 135 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 54 | 9 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $90,597 | $59,154 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,750 | $75,670 | $54,125 |
| High School Graduate | $24,714 | $33,889 | $23,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,902 | $34,878 | $28,000 |
| Overall | $39,175 | $47,380 | $28,890 |
| Some College | $45,625 | $60,357 | $33,750 |
$39,175
Average Earnings
$47,380
Average Male
$28,890
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.02% of Amory residents speak only English, while 3.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,757 | 476 | 27.09% |
| White | 3,861 | 352 | 9.12% |
| Multiple | 301 | 186 | 61.79% |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 100% |
16.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.8%
Male Poverty Rate
18.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amory is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amory is White, with 9.12% 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 25.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| Some College | 11.41% |
| High School | 7.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.79% |
| Male Employed | 12.91% |
| Female Employed | 7.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,375 | $82,958 |
| Households | $51,592 | $65,875 |
| Married Families | $89,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,174 | $32,087 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
230
Number of Veterans
230
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 75+ | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 5.46% |
| Black | 45 | 3.07% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
81.19%
Born in Amory
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
98.22% of Amory residents were born in the United States, with 81.19% having been born in Mississippi. 1.72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,955 | -78 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 6,033 | -78 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 6,111 | -77 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 6,188 | -78 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 6,266 | -78 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 6,344 | -78 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 6,422 | -52 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 6,474 | -104 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 6,578 | -77 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 6,655 | -139 | -2.05% |
| 2019 | 6,794 | -92 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 6,886 | -82 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 6,968 | -39 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 7,007 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 7,019 | -67 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 7,086 | -41 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 7,127 | -69 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 7,196 | -59 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 7,255 | -29 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,284 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,956 | -137 | -1.93% |
| 1990 | 7,093 | -214 | -2.93% |
| 1980 | 7,307 | 71 | 0.98% |
| 1970 | 7,236 | 762 | 11.77% |
| 1960 | 6,474 | 1,484 | 29.74% |
| 1950 | 4,990 | 1,263 | 33.89% |
| 1940 | 3,727 | 513 | 15.96% |
| 1930 | 3,214 | 353 | 12.34% |
| 1920 | 2,861 | -3,094 | -51.96% |