Ama, Louisiana Population 2022
Ama is a city located in St. Charles Parish Louisiana. Ama has a 2020 population of 1,172. Ama is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -10.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,316 in 2010.
The average household income in Ama is $65,775 with a poverty rate of 9.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,600 per month, and the median house value is $143,300. The median age in Ama is 40 years, 36.3 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Ama Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amawas:
- White: 51.11%
- Black or African American: 48.89%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 599 | 51.11% |
| Black or African American | 573 | 48.89% |
Ama Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 484 | 2.42 | 94 |
| Married | 214 | 3.1 | 100 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.15 | 94.7 |
| Female | 70 | 3.64 | 72.9 |
| Male | 10 | 3.5 | 100 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 374 | 51.37% |
| Some College | 153 | 21.02% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 9.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 3.30% |
Ama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 381 | 39 |
| Black | 323 | 300 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.41%.
Ama Language by Age
Ama Language
98.75% of Ama residents speak only English, while 1.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.90% of the population.
Ama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 569 | 54 | 9.49% |
| White | 586 | 44 | 7.51% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
9.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.18%
Male Poverty Rate
6.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ama is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.76%.
Ama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Ama Married by Age and Sex
Ama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 37 | 8.56% |
| White | 18 | 3.68% |
Ama Veterans by Education
14.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
93.43%
Born in Ama
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Ama residents were born in the United States, with 93.43% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,172 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 1,172 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 1,172 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 1,172 | -194 | -14.20% |
| 2018 | 1,366 | 5 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 1,361 | 12 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 1,349 | 108 | 8.70% |
| 2015 | 1,241 | -121 | -8.88% |
| 2014 | 1,362 | 158 | 13.12% |
| 2013 | 1,204 | -35 | -2.82% |
| 2012 | 1,239 | -213 | -14.67% |
| 2011 | 1,452 | 136 | 10.33% |
| 2010 | 1,316 | 0.00% |