Amite County, Mississippi

Total Population: 12,611

County Seat: Liberty

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Median Home Value

$89,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$35,385

Across all households

Median Age

48.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

8.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)58.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)40.1%
Two or More Races1.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.4%

65 Years and Over

25.4%

Male

47.4%

Female

52.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

11.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

8.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$35,385

Mean Household Income

$51,253

Per Capita Income

$24,941

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

53.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$89,800

Median Rent

$689/mo

Total Housing Units

7,289

Owner-Occupied

83.2%

Renter-Occupied

16.8%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Married Couple Households

40.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

1.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.7%

Average Household Size

2.13

Broadband Internet Access

65.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28005.