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Amelia (LA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Amelia, Louisiana

StateLouisiana
Land Area (mi²)2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)819.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.57% (-33)
Growth Since 2020-7.6% (-170)
Rank in State187th
Rank in Country10772th

The population of Amelia, LA in 2022 is estimated to be 2,066. This is a decrease of -1.57% (-33 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Amelia by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Amelia by Age

Amelia Population Pyramid 2022
Amelia Median Age
28.6
Total
29.4
Male
28.1
Female
Amelia Sex Ratio
48.75%
1,090
Male
51.25%
1,146
Female
Amelia Age Dependency Ratio
15
Old Age Dependency Ratio
45.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Amelia Adults
1,598
Adults
(208 of whom are seniors) in Amelia.

Population of Amelia by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Amelia

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 21.15%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 12.29%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 29.58%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Amelia

While the overall poverty rate of Amelia is 21.15%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (29.58%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (12.29%).

Poverty Rate of Amelia by Employment Status and Sex

4.23%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Amelia by Education

28.08%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.5%
High School
41.75%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Amelia

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Amelia

The most common language spoken in Amelia is English, with 44.87% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 44.77% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Amelia by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Amelia, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Amelia by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree141.11%
Bachelors Degree383%
Associates Degree00%
Some College1038.14%
High School Graduate72957.63%
9th to 12th Grade21917.31%
Less Than 9th Grade16212.81%

Earnings Statistics of Amelia by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$40,450

Average Earnings

$40,689

Average Male

$40,195

Average Female

Employment of Amelia by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Amelia by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Amelia by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Amelia

Marriage Rates

  • 47.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 53.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 40.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Amelia Marriage

In Amelia, 53.6% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Amelia

Amelia Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Amelia Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
54.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Amelia by Type

3.48
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets