Amite County, MS

County

Cities in Amite County

Neighborhoods in Amite County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Amite

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.2%

Households with Children

23.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,386

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.9%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.2%
High School / GED: 40.6%
Some College or Associate's: 35.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.1%
Single Parents: 9.7%
Couples & Adults: 37.3%
Living Alone: 38.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 40.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 52.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 41.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 99.3%
Spanish: 0.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 3.3%
College / Graduate: 2.1%
Not Enrolled: 82.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources