Amite County, Mississippi

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,611

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    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.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    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

    Demographics

    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%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Mississippi
    $48,514
    Amite County
    $35,385

    27% below Mississippi avg·46% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Mississippi
    21.9%
    Amite County
    27.0%

    23% below Mississippi avg·80% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Mississippi
    52.4%
    Amite County
    40.1%

    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%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Mississippi
    $127,595
    Amite County
    $89,800

    30% below Mississippi avg·57% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Mississippi
    $782
    Amite County
    $689

    12% below Mississippi avg·26% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Mississippi
    71.7%
    Amite County
    83.2%

    16% above Mississippi avg·14% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Mississippi
    24.6%
    Amite County
    18.0%

    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

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Mississippi
    19.0%
    Amite County
    8.0%

    58% below Mississippi avg·67% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Mississippi
    84.0%
    Amite County
    87.0%

    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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