Amity, Missouri

Amity is a village in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. The population was 54 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Amity, Missouri
Village
Location of Amity, Missouri
Coordinates: 39°52′7″N 94°26′5″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	DeKalb
Area [1]
• Total	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km^2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	54
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	53
• Density	306.36/sq mi (118.39/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	64422
Area code(s)	816
FIPS code	29-01054[4]
GNIS feature ID	0729417[5]

History

Amity was platted in 1870.[6] A post office called Amity has been in operation since 1872.[7]

Geography

Amity is located at 39°52′7″N 94°26′5″W (39.868574, -94.434733).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	173		—
1920	174		0.6%
1930	149		−14.4%
1940	172		15.4%
1950	128		−25.6%
1960	111		−13.3%
1970	86		−22.5%
1980	74		−14.0%
1990	99		33.8%
2000	70		−29.3%
2010	54		−22.9%
2019 (est.)	53	[3]	−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 54 people, 20 households, and 13 families residing in the village. The population density was 317.6 inhabitants per square mile (122.6/km²). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 182.4 per square mile (70.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 20 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, and 35.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 42.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 70 people, 31 households, and 23 families residing in the town. The population density was 324.9 people per square mile (122.9/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 167.1 per square mile (63.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White, and 2.86% from two or more races.

There were 31 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the town the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,388. There were 16.7% of families and 18.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "DeKalb County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.