Amity, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Amity, Missouri had a total population of 72, the 926th largest town in Missouri, with a median household income of $85,357, which is 21% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 4.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.1x.
Amity Quick Facts
How Amity Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71 | 72 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $85,357 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $9,999 | $9,999 | +0.0% |
How Amity Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Amity Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in DeKalb County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maysville | 947 | $44,271 | 18.4% | $154,000 |
| Stewartsville | 844 | $80,972 | 9.3% | $133,000 |
| Union Star | 559 | $61,299 | 4.5% | $105,700 |
| Clarksdale | 399 | $69,896 | 3.8% | $115,900 |
| Weatherby | 75 | $28,750 | 26.7% | $50,000 |
Cities Similar to Amity
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 72 | N/A | N/A | 15.3% | 0.0% |
| Avilla | 70 | N/A | $85,000 | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Connelsville | 70 | N/A | $129,700 | 0.0% | 51.4% |
| Arkoe | 76 | $86,250 | $118,100 | 14.3% | 10.1% |
| Guilford | 77 | N/A | $26,800 | 30.4% | 26.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 72, Amity's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Amity is a small community located in Missouri, within DeKalb County. The total population is 72. It ranks as the 926th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Amity is 29.8 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Amity is $85,357. This is 21% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Amity, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 96% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.1x, Amity is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Amity was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
4.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Amity, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Amity, Missouri?
Amity, Missouri has a population of 72 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Amity, MO?
The median household income in Amity is $85,357, which is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Amity, MO?
The poverty rate in Amity is 8.3%. This means approximately 6 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Amity, Missouri?
Amity's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Amity, MO?
The median home value in Amity is $9,999. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.1x.
How educated is Amity, Missouri?
4.2% of adults (25+) in Amity hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.