2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,611
Amite County is a small county in Mississippi with a population of 12,611. The median household income is $35,385, 46% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.0%, median home value is $89,800, and 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 67% below the national average.
Population
12,611
2023 estimate
Rank #2307 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$35,385
Household
Rank #3112 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$89,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #3061 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
8.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #3208 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% below Mississippi avg·46% below national avg
Poverty Rate
23% below Mississippi avg·80% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% below Mississippi avg·30% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$24,941
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
40.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Mississippi avg·57% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% below Mississippi avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
16% above Mississippi avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
27% above Mississippi avg·24% above national avg
Housing Units
7,289
Households
5,862
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,175
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
65.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
37 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
58% below Mississippi avg·67% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Mississippi avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
20.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.6%
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