Ama, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Ama is a census-designated place
(CDP) in St. Charles Parish
, Louisiana
, United States
. Ama is on the West Bank of the Mississippi River
, just west of the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
line. The population was 1,285 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (19.78%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 446 households, and 347 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 360.0 people per square mile (139.0/km²). There were 488 housing units at an average density of 136.7 per square mile (52.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.90% White, 34.40% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 446 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,691, and the median income for a family was $50,156. Males had a median income of $35,875 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $19,399. About 7.5% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.
Named to the 2006 Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team
Landry established himself as a Pro Bowl-caliber safety in his rookie season with the Redskins. He finished his rookie campaign with 97 tackles and 1.5 sacks and he logged two interceptions in the Redskins' playoff game. He was the sixth overall selection in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Redskins. During his time at LSU, he started 48 out of 52 games and produced 15 turnovers. Landry became the second Tiger in school history to lead the team in tackles three times during their career, recording 315 tackles. He was also a four-time All-Southeastern Conference selection. He is the brother of Baltimore Ravens safety Dawan Landry.
An All-District 6-5A performer in both football and baseball at Hahnville High School ... coached by Lou Valdin ... completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,219 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior ... led Hahnville to a 9-3 record in 2007 ... set single-season school records for passing yards and touchdowns ... 29 touchdowns tied the River Parish record set by former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
St. Charles Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Hahnville. In 2010, its population was 52,780. In the eighteenth and nineteenth century, this was part of the German Coast, an area along the Mississippi River settled by numerous German pioneers in the...
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Ama is on the West Bank of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
, just west of the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana, United States that includes most of the suburbs of New Orleans. The seat of parish government is Gretna....
line. The population was 1,285 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Ama is located at 29°56′32"N 90°18′14"W (29.942144, -90.303940).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (19.78%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 446 households, and 347 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 360.0 people per square mile (139.0/km²). There were 488 housing units at an average density of 136.7 per square mile (52.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.90% White, 34.40% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 446 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,691, and the median income for a family was $50,156. Males had a median income of $35,875 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $19,399. About 7.5% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Dawan LandryDawan LandryDawan Frank Landry is an American football safety of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Landry was a successful college safety for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 2002 to 2005, and was drafted in the 5th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Ravens.-College:While at Georgia Tech, he majored in Management...
, football player, SS, Baltimore RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
Named to the 2006 Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team
- LaRon LandryLaRon LandryLaRon Louis Landry is an American football strong safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins sixth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State...
, football player, SS, Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
Landry established himself as a Pro Bowl-caliber safety in his rookie season with the Redskins. He finished his rookie campaign with 97 tackles and 1.5 sacks and he logged two interceptions in the Redskins' playoff game. He was the sixth overall selection in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Redskins. During his time at LSU, he started 48 out of 52 games and produced 15 turnovers. Landry became the second Tiger in school history to lead the team in tackles three times during their career, recording 315 tackles. He was also a four-time All-Southeastern Conference selection. He is the brother of Baltimore Ravens safety Dawan Landry.
- Dana "Pokey" Chatman, former LSU Head Women's Basketball Coach
- BJ Young, football player, QB, Southeastern Louisiana UniversitySoutheastern Louisiana UniversitySoutheastern Louisiana University is a state-funded public university in Hammond, Louisiana, United States. It was founded in 1925 by Linus A. Sims, the principal of Hammond High School, as Hammond Junior College, located in a wing of the high school building. Sims succeeded in getting the campus...
An All-District 6-5A performer in both football and baseball at Hahnville High School ... coached by Lou Valdin ... completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,219 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior ... led Hahnville to a 9-3 record in 2007 ... set single-season school records for passing yards and touchdowns ... 29 touchdowns tied the River Parish record set by former LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux.