Amite County, Mississippi
Amite County is home to 12,565 people. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $37,222.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,565 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $37,222 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 27.6% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 41.1% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.4% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $100,800 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $670 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.4% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.5% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 49.2 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
- St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
- Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
- Franklin County
- Lincoln County
- Pike County
- Wilkinson County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.