Amite County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 12,325 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Amite County, Mississippi is the 62nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 13,137 and has seen a growth of -6.18% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,740 | -117 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 11,857 | -117 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 11,974 | -117 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 12,091 | -117 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 12,208 | -117 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 12,325 | -117 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 12,442 | -117 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 12,559 | -63 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 12,622 | -78 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 12,700 | 414 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 12,286 | -36 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 12,322 | -128 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 12,450 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 12,442 | -111 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 12,553 | -52 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 12,605 | -251 | -1.95% |
| 2013 | 12,856 | -81 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 12,937 | -204 | -1.55% |
| 2011 | 13,141 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 13,137 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,328 | -41 | -0.31% |
| 1980 | 13,369 | -394 | -2.86% |
| 1970 | 13,763 | -1,810 | -11.62% |
| 1960 | 15,573 | -3,688 | -19.15% |
| 1950 | 19,261 | -2,631 | -12.02% |
| 1940 | 21,892 | 2,180 | 11.06% |
| 1930 | 19,712 | 752 | 3.97% |
| 1920 | 18,960 | -3,994 | -17.4% |
| 1910 | 22,954 | 2,246 | 10.85% |
| 1900 | 20,708 | 2,510 | 13.79% |
| 1890 | 18,198 | 4,194 | 29.95% |
| 1880 | 14,004 | 3,031 | 27.62% |
| 1870 | 10,973 | -1,363 | -11.05% |
| 1860 | 12,336 | 2,642 | 27.25% |
| 1850 | 9,694 | 183 | 1.92% |
| 1840 | 9,511 | 1,577 | 19.88% |
| 1830 | 7,934 | 1,081 | 15.77% |
| 1820 | 6,853 | 2,103 | 44.27% |
| 1810 | 4,750 | -6,990 | -59.54% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,352 | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,053 | 40.07% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,862 | 2.13 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 2,540 | 1.06 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 2,359 | 2.89 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 888 | 3.15 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 75 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 873 | 9.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,124 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 3.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 372 | 4.1% |
| High School Graduate | 3,994 | 43.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 3.34% |
| Some College | 2,060 | 22.69% |
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 | 5,451 | 5,082 | 493 |
| Black | 3,462 | 2,677 | 218 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 108 | 14 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 12.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,375 | $0 | $39,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,242 | $59,727 | $53,417 |
| High School Graduate | $41,477 | $58,261 | $14,449 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,381 | $19,613 | $35,000 |
| Overall | $40,894 | $58,256 | $28,387 |
| Some College | $37,150 | $71,250 | $27,714 |
$40,894
Average Earnings
$58,256
Average Male
$28,387
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.47% of Amite County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,000 | 2,465 | 49.3% |
| White | 7,292 | 887 | 12.16% |
| Native | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Multiple | 156 | 9 | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 100% |
27.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.84%
Male Poverty Rate
30.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amite County, Mississippi is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amite County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 5.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.83% |
| High School | 20.79% |
| Some College | 19.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.37% |
| Female Employed | 13.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.92% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,893 | $67,872 |
| Households | $35,385 | $51,253 |
| Married Families | $70,851 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,875 | $29,291 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
474
Number of Veterans
463
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 249 |
| Korea | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 223 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 5.77% |
| Black | 126 | 3.29% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.1%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
74.33%
Born in Amite County, Mississippi
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.61% of Amite County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 74.33% having been born in Mississippi. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.