Amite County, Mississippi
Amite County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Amite County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,131 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,205 inhabitants. Its county seat is Liberty. The county was created 217 years ago in 1808.
County Snapshot
Amite County at a glance
Amite County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Mount OlivePopulation 896
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Amite County
| Population | 12,205 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 1895 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.1744,-90.8044 |
| Named for | Amite River |
| Altitude | 295 feet / 90 meters |
| Capital | Liberty |
| Establishment | January 01, 1809 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:56:05 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Amite County is located at 31°10'28"N 90°48'16"W (31.1744000, -90.8044300). It has 7 neighbors: Wilkinson County, East Feliciana Parish, Saint Helena Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Franklin County, Lincoln County and Pike County.
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The largest city of Amite County is Mount Olive with a population of 896. Other cities include, Gloster population 852, Liberty population 634, Enterprise population 454 and Crosby population 270. See all Amite County cities & populated places.
Amite County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Amite County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive | 896 | City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Gloster | 852 | City in Amite County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Liberty | 634 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Enterprise | 454 | Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States |
| Crosby | 270 | City in Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Amite County
Official Website- Liberty
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Amite County decreased by 7.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,131 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,142 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,939 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,856 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,605 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,553 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,433 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,448 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,327 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,297 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,205 | -0.75% | estimation process |
People born in Amite County (4)
People born in Amite County, including Confederate Army general Douglas H. Cooper, politician Frank A. McLain, American-football player Kirby Lee Spurlock, .
More notable people
- Louis Allen (African-American businessman shot and killed on his land during the civil rights era) he was born in 25/04/1919
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |