Ama, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ama, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
1,172
Unemployment
11.7%
Poverty
9.5%
Median Home
$143,300
Median Income
$57,794
Median Rent
$1,600
Ama SnackAbility
4
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
3
Education
6
Commute
4
Rankings for Ama in Louisiana
Map Of Ama, LA
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10
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Population over time in Ama
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,172 | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 1,366 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,361 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 1,349 | 8.7% |
| 2015 | 1,241 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 1,362 | 13.1% |
| 2013 | 1,204 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 1,239 | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 1,452 | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 1,591 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ama
| Race | Ama | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.0% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 48.9% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Ama
| Gender | Ama | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ama for adults over 25
| Education | Ama | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 51.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ama, Louisiana
| Income | Ama | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.8% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
