County · Mississippi
Amite County, Mississippi
Amite County, Mississippi. Amite County had 12,487 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 28005.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,487
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,720 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,565
Median household income
$37,222
±$2,862 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$100,800
±$12,231 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$670
±$82 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Amite County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,720 residents in Amite County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,487 for July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,565 over 730 square miles of land.
| Measure | Amite County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,565 | 2,946,779 | +153 |
| Households | 5,850±276 | 1,145,431 | +632 |
| Average household size | 2.13±0.10 | 2.49 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 7,346±24 | 1,341,114 | +557 |
Amite County's population since 2000
From 13,599 in 2000 to 12,487 in 2025: down 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Amite County?
Amite County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Gloster with 859 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gloster | 897 | $23,603 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 560 | $43,529 |
| Centreville | 1,258 | $42,000 |
| Crosby | 242 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Amite County?
The median resident of Amite County is 49.2 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 26.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.1%.
| Measure | Amite County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2±1.1 | 38.6 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±0.2 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.3%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.6%±0.4 pts | 55.2% | +1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.1%±0.6 pts | 36.3% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 24.2%±3.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4%±3.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8%±2.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.2%±2.5 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Amite County earn?
Half of Amite County's 5,850 households earn less than $37,222 a year (±$2,862), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $41,820 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Amite County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,222±$2,862 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,489±$5,367 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,724±$2,530 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.6%±5.4 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.1%±12.0 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±3.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 69.5%±5.9 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Amite County?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Amite County's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,800 by its owner (±$12,231). The median renter pays $670 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Amite County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,800±$12,231 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $670±$82 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±14.4 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,174±$84 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4%±4.3 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,346±24 | 1,341,114 | +557 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.8%±9.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.0%±5.0 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 38.8%±4.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Amite County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Amite County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Amite County get to work?
78.8% of Amite County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Amite County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.9%±3.8 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±2.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±6.5 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.3%±4.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±4.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.8 min±4.7 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Amite County's census tracts?
Amite County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,339 (Tract 9503.02) to $40,334 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950128005950100 | 4,313±535 | $40,334 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950228005950200 | 3,726±567 | $36,332 |
| Tract 9503.0128005950301 | 2,023±356 | $36,489 |
| Tract 9503.0228005950302 | 2,503±455 | $32,339 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Amite County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 61st of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd of 82 |
| Median household income | 74th of 82 |
| Median home value | 64th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 65th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th of 82 |
| Median age | 2nd of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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