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Amite County, MS
2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Amite County, Mississippi.
Population
12,565
Land area
730sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Amite County
Amite County at a glance
- Amite County is 73% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,222 a year, 34% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,800 (41% below Mississippi) and median rent is $670 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Gloster (952) and Liberty (864).
Local data for Amite County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amite County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,222
Poverty rate
27.6%
Median home value
$100,800
Prices +26.0% in a year
Median rent
$670/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,225), German Americans (785), Scottish Americans (404).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,841
2,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,249
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.9M
FY 2026, $6,909 per person
PPP loans
$33.3M
1,128 loans, 3,888 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Amite County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amite County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
220
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amite County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Amite County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Amite County, MS?
- Gloster is the largest city or town in Amite County, with about 952 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Amite County?
- Amite County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39638, 39645, 39657, 39664, 39666.
- What is the population of Amite County, MS?
- About 12,565 people live in Amite County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Amite County?
- Amite County borders Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Pike County, Lincoln County, East Feliciana Parish, LA, St. Helena Parish, LA, Wilkinson County, Franklin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023