Amite County, MS
Living in Amite County
Bikeability27
Walkability22
Commute9
Public Transit41
Affordability95
Public Safety71
Airports23
Hospitals20
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-906 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black42%
Caucasian57%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office14%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$411Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home33%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas8%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amite County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Amite County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amite County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado50
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amite County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amite County, MS
Amite School Center
3 miles, S
Centreville Academy
18 miles, SW
Parklane Academy
19 miles, E
Faith Adventist Christian School
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Amite County, MS
Alcorn State University
51 miles, NW
Southeastern Louisiana University
51 miles, S
Southern University and A & M College
52 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
58 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amite County, MS
Field Health System
18 miles, SW
Southwest Ms Regional Medical Center
19 miles, E
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Beacham Memorial Hospital
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Amite County, MS
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
51 miles, SW
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
87 miles, NE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
88 miles, E