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Amory, MS
City in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Population
6,500
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
519
ZIP codes
0
Amory and its ZIP codes
Amory at a glance
- Amory is about 8.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $52,901 a year, 6% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,000 (5% below Mississippi) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Amory, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amory, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,901
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$162,000
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (455), German Americans (270), Scottish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Amory.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
9,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,273 per person
How people get to work
Amory, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amory, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
225
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amory, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Amory
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HatleyTown | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| SmithvilleTown | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| NettletonCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| AberdeenCity | 11 mi | 12.1 |
| ShannonTown | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| OkolonaCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| GattmanVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| New HamiltonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| HamiltonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Detroit, ALTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| VeronaCity | 20 mi | 3.7 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| FultonCity | 20 mi | 8.5 |
| Sulligent, ALTown | 21 mi | 7.8 |
| TremontTown | 22 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amory, MS in?
- Amory is in Monroe County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Amory, MS?
- About 6,500 people live in Amory, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amory?
- Nearby places include Hatley (3.4 mi), Smithville (7.6 mi), Nettleton (11 mi), Aberdeen (11 mi), Shannon (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023