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Amory city, MS

ZIP 38821 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38821

38821 has a population of 12,417 with a median age of 43.2 yrs (47.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Black
16.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.3%-83% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.6%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
21.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.9%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
39.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.4%+459% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38821

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.2%+2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.3%-3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.4%+459% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,417
Median age43.2
Poverty rate13.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Black16.6%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born34.9%