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.
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 | 05:36:04 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ 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.
Amite County map
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Amite County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Amite County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast 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 7.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,131 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,142 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,939 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,856 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,605 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,553 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,433 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,448 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,327 | -0.97% | 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 |