Amite County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Amite County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 12,611. It is the 61st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Amite County is 48.8 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Amite County is $35,385. This is 36% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 55% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.0%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $89,800. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Amite County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Amite County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

8.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.