Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,565 (100%) |
| Population Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,222 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,724 |
| Median Home Value | $100,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,346 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,819 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,031 (14.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,496 (20.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,850 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 3,575 (61.1%) |
The table below compares Amite County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 62 | 26th |
| Population Density | # 74 | 11th |
| Median Household Income | # 75 | 10th |
| Per Capita Income | # 62 | 26th |
| Diversity Index | # 45 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
