Ama, Louisiana facts for kids
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Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
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| • Total | 4.43 sq mi (11.46 km2) |
| • Land | 3.50 sq mi (9.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 1,290 |
| • Density | 368.36/sq mi (142.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 504 |
| FIPS code | 22-01780 |
Ama is a small community located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government.
Ama is found on the west side of the mighty Mississippi River. It is just west of the Jefferson Parish line. In 2020, about 1,290 people lived in Ama.
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History of Ama
The name "Ama" has a special origin. It was chosen to honor Amazalie Perret. She was the daughter of the local postmaster, who was in charge of the post office.
Geography of Ama
Ama is located at specific coordinates: 29.942144 degrees North and 90.303940 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers).
People and Population in Ama
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| 2020 | 1,290 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,285 people living in Ama. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,290 residents.
In 2019, for every 100 females, there were about 79.8 males in Ama. The average age of people living there was around 40 years old.
Diversity in Ama
Over the years, the main groups of people living in Ama have been white residents and Black or African American residents. People of mixed races have also become a notable part of the community.
In 2000, the population was made up of different groups. About 64.9% were White, and 34.4% were Black or African American. A small number of people were American Indian, Alaska Native, or Asian. Some residents identified as being from two or more races. About 1.01% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Economy of Ama
In 2019, the average income for a household in Ama was $57,794. The overall average income for households was $65,775. This was a good increase from the average income of $41,691 in 2000.
About 9.5% of the people in Ama were living near or below the poverty line. For families, about 1.9% were below the poverty line in 2019.
Education in Ama
The St. Charles Parish Public School System is in charge of the public schools in the area. Students from Ama attend schools within this system.
One of the high schools serving the community is Hahnville High School. It is located in a nearby place called Boutte. In the past, there was a school specifically called the Ama School that served the local community.
Notable People from Ama
Ama has been home to several talented individuals who have achieved success in sports and entertainment:
- Dana "Pokey" Chatman is a well-known basketball coach. She used to be the head coach for the LSU Women's Basketball team. She also coached a team in Russia and was a head coach and general manager for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.
- Dawan Landry was a professional American Football player. He was recognized for his skills and was named to an All-Rookie Team in 2006.
- LaRon Landry is another former American Football player. He was a very high pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, chosen sixth overall by Washington.
- Sabrina Le Beauf is an actress. She is most famous for her role as Sandra Huxtable on the popular TV show The Cosby Show.
See Also
In Spanish: Ama (Luisiana) para niños
