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Moving to Amory, Mississippi

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The current estimated population of Amory, Mississippi is 6,964, with 47.6% male and 52.4% female. Amory has seen gradual population growth due to its status as a regional hub for commerce and transportation in northeastern Mississippi.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1887
  • County: Monroe
  • Land area: 8.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 829 people per square mile
  • Area code: 662
  • Zip code: 38821

Geography and Location

Amory, Mississippi, is located in Monroe County, in northeastern Mississippi, along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The town was one of the first planned railroad cities in the state and has a rich history tied to the railroad and industrial development. Amory serves as a local hub for commerce, healthcare, and education, with a strong sense of community and a variety of parks and recreational areas. The town’s location along the waterway provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.3 years
Median household income: $28,789
Median house value: $64,100

Population by Race

Races in Amory:

  • White Non-Hispanic (69.4%)
  • Black (29.2%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (12.6%), English (8.9%), Irish (6.0%), German (4.0%), Scottish (3.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%).

Elevation: 243 feet

Land area: 7.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amory

  • High school or higher: 70.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amory city

  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

1.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -220 (-3.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Amory:

  • GILMORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (1105 EARL FRYE BLVD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Amory:

  • PIONEER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ABERDEEN (about 12 miles; ABERDEEN, MS)
  • OKOLONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; OKOLONA, MS)
  • NORTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; TUPELO, MS)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amory:

  • COLUMBUS AFB (about 25 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Abbreviation: CBM)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 28 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)
  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 38 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; Abbreviation: GTR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amory:

  • MONROE COUNTY (about 9 miles; ABERDEEN/AMORY, MS; Abbreviation: M40)
  • STINSON FIELD MUNI (about 12 miles; ABERDEEN, MS; Abbreviation: 3A8)
  • OKOLONA MUNI-RICHARD STOVALL FIELD (about 17 miles; OKOLONA, MS; Abbreviation: 5A4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amory:

  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 35 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 14,613)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 78 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; Full-time enrollment: 11,068)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 78 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 80 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)

Schools

Public high schools in Amory:

  • AMORY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 519; Location: 1006 SAM HASKELL CIRCLE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • AMORY VOC TECH COMPLEX (Location: 1006 SAM HASKELL CIRCLE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Amory:

  • AMORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 165; Location: 60035 COUNTY BARN RD; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amory:

  • HATLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,036; Location: 60186 HATLEY ROAD; Grades: KG – 12)
  • AMORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 461; Location: 1530 CONCORD DRIVE; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • AMORY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 457; Location: 700 2ND AVENUE NORTH; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • WEST AMORY SCHOOL (Students: 395; Location: 704 111TH STREET; Grades: PK – 02)
  • BECKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 149; Location: 52251 HWY 25 SOUTH; Grades: KG – 06)

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