Amory, MS Demographics

A map of Amory's Population by Race

Amory, Mississippi had a population of 6,666 in 2020. It was 67.9% White, 26.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Amory, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Amory is the 58th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Amory's White Population

4,524 residents of Amory identify as White, or 67.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Amory larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Amory is ranked #150 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Amory is more White than neighboring Aberdeen (25.1% White), and Nettleton (60.4% White). Amory is less White than neighboring Hatley (93.5% White), Smithville (92.7% White), and New Hamilton (97.9% White).

Amory's Black Population

1,764 residents of Amory identify as Black, or 26.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Amory slightly less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Amory is ranked #253 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Amory is more Black than neighboring Hatley (2% Black), Smithville (3.3% Black), and New Hamilton (0% Black). Amory is less Black than neighboring Aberdeen (70.6% Black), and Nettleton (33.4% Black).

Amory's Asian Population

19 residents of Amory identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Amory roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Amory is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Amory is more Asian than neighboring Hatley (0.2% Asian), Nettleton (0.2% Asian), and New Hamilton (0% Asian). Amory is less Asian than neighboring Smithville (0.4% Asian).

Amory's Hispanic Population

152 residents of Amory identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Amory roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Amory is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Amory is more Hispanic than neighboring Hatley (0.8% Hispanic), Smithville (1% Hispanic), Aberdeen (1.1% Hispanic), and New Hamilton (0.6% Hispanic). Amory is less Hispanic than neighboring Nettleton (2.7% Hispanic).

Amory's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Amory identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Amory roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Amory is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Amory is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smithville (0.4% Native American/Other), Aberdeen (0.4% Native American/Other), Nettleton (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Hamilton (0% Native American/Other). Amory is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hatley (0.8% Native American/Other).

Amory's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Amory identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Amory roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Amory is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Amory is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithville (2.2% Multiracial), Aberdeen (2.4% Multiracial), and New Hamilton (1.5% Multiracial). Amory is less Multiracial than neighboring Nettleton (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.