Amite County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Amite County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28005
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 730.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 731.60 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.203933
- Longitude
- -90.795542
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,537
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,991
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,535 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 7,354 | 58.7% |
| Black | 5,020 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,991 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 6,023 | 60.3% |
| Black | 3,906 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,565
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $36,935
- Poverty Rate
- 27.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,445
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,364 | 58.6% |
| Black | 5,033 | 40.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,596
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,938 | 34.2% |
| Republican | 2,729 | 31.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,929 | 34.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,977 | 46.3% |
| Female | 4,445 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,893 | 45.3% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 1.2% |
| Black | 4,253 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,151
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,014 | 51.7% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 35.3% |
| Black | 1,959 | 46.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 18.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,915 | 48.2% |
| Female | 2,194 | 49.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,337 (36.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,023 (11.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,346
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $103,355
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $636
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Work From Home
- 6.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.