Amite County, Mississippi
Total Population: 12,611
County Seat: Liberty
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
8.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28005.