State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
3.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
334.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
-10.94%
World Population Review
Ama, Louisiana Population 2021
1,172
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. Ama reached it's highest population of 1,452 in 2011.
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 Ama was:
- 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%
The current population of Ama, Louisiana is 1,172 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,366.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,316.
Ama, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 599 | 51.11% |
| Black or African American | 573 | 48.89% |
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Ama Population by Race
Ama Population Pyramid $2021
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Ama Population by Age
Ama Households and Families
| 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
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Ama Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Ama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ama Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Ama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ama Language by Age
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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 Language
Ama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 569 | 54 | 9.49% |
| White | 586 | 44 | 7.51% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
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 White, with 7.51% 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 Poverty
Ama Poverty Rate by Education
Ama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Ama Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Ama Marital Status
Ama Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 37 | 8.56% |
| White | 18 | 3.68% |
Ama Veterans by Race
Ama Veterans by Education
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14.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ama Veterans by Education
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61.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
Ama Employment by Age
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Ama Employment by Race
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Ama Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Ama Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |