At a Glance
Median Income
$48,060
$20,307 per capita
Home Value
$80,400
Zillow: $127,827
Median Rent
$840/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
19.1% smoking rate
How Amelia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amelia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amelia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amelia residents earn a median household income of $48,060 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,307. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amelia is $80,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,827. Median rent is $840/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
4.5% of adults in Amelia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amelia has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,161
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born39.4%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,060
Per Capita$20,307
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$840
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$127,827
Housing Units845
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
Elevation52 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Amelia was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
39.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.