Amite County's estimated 2026 population is 12,474 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Amite County is the 61st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 13,137 and has seen a growth of -5.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.2 years
Female: 48.5 years
Male: 49.7 years
There are 10,023 adults, (3,302 of whom are seniors) in Amite County.
Female: 6,654 (53%)
Male: 5,911 (47%)
The racial composition of Amite County includes 58.61% White, 40.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,364 | 58.61% |
| Black or African American | 5,033 | 40.06% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.02% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.02% |
Amite County's average per capita income is $42,581. Household income levels show a median of $37,222. The poverty rate stands at 27.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,812 | - |
| Families | $44,191 | $63,127 |
| Households | $37,222 | $51,489 |
| Non Families | $23,457 | $31,716 |
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