Amite County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,405, reflecting a -0.19% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Amite County is the 62nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 13,137 and has grown -5.57% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.2 years
Female: 48.5 years
Male: 49.7 years
There are 10,023 adults, (3,302 of whom are seniors) in Amite County.
Female: 6,654 (53%)
Male: 5,911 (47%)
The racial composition of Amite County includes 58.61% White, 40.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,364 | 58.61% |
| Black or African American | 5,033 | 40.06% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.02% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.02% |
Amite County 's average per capita income is $42,581. Household income levels show a median of $37,222. The poverty rate stands at 27.65%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,812 | - |
| Families | $44,191 | $63,127 |
| Households | $37,222 | $51,489 |
| Non Families | $23,457 | $31,716 |
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