Amite County's estimated 2026 population is 12,405 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Amite County is the 62nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 13,137 and has seen a growth of -5.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Amite County includes 58.3% White, 40.07% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (58.3%)
Black or African American (40.07%)
Two or more races (1.24%)
Other race (0.22%)
Native American (0.14%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,352 | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,053 | 40.07% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Amite County's average per capita income is $40,894. Household income levels show a median of $35,385. The poverty rate stands at 27.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,851 | - |
| Families | $47,893 | $67,872 |
| Households | $35,385 | $51,253 |
| Non Families | $20,875 | $29,291 |
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