Amite City, LA is a small town located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana with a population of 3,840 and a population density of 1,163 people per square mile. Despite being on the smaller side, Amite City offers plenty of activities for its residents and visitors alike. The city is home to numerous local businesses such as La Chic Boutique, Anderson's Grocery Store, and McKean's Pharmacy. For outdoorsy folks, the city has plenty to do year-round - from fishing at Lake Pontchartrain to exploring the walking trails at French Settlement Park. Other organizations in the area include the Tangipahoa Parish Library and Amite City Senior Center which both provide educational resources and activities for all ages. For sports enthusiasts there are various amateur sporting events throughout the year such as baseball games at Amite High School or softball tournaments in nearby Hammond.
The population in Amite City is 3,840. There are 991 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Amite City is 44.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Amite City is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Amite City
- 30.5% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 15.4% are married with children
- 30.3% have children, but are single
Race in Amite City
- 46.0% are White
- 47.7% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 1.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander