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Amory, MS


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Amory, Mississippi

Amory, Mississippi, in Monroe county, is 75 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 120 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 6,956.

The People and Families of Amory

In Amory, about 49% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Amory. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amory had a median family income of $37,891. Amory has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Amory ($8,725). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Amory Housing

About 70% of housing units in Amory are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Amory, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Amory strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAmory Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Amory Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Amory Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Amory Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Amory Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Amory People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Amory, MS

Comparing Amory to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population79
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better39
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work59
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime23

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