Ama, Louisiana

Geobox Town
name = Ama
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country = United States
state = Louisiana
region = St. Charles
region_type = Parish
area_imperial = 4.4
area_land_imperial = 3.6
area_water_imperial = 0.9
area_water_percentage = auto
area_percentage_round = 2
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lat_m = 56
lat_s = 32
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population = 1285
population_density_imperial = 360.0
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utc_offset = -6
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map_caption = Location of Ama in Louisiana
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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.

Geography

Ama is located at coor dms|29|56|32|N|90|18|14|W|city (29.942144, -90.303940).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.5 km²), of which, 3.6 square miles (9.2 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (19.78%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 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/sq mi (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.

Notable residents

* Dawan Landry, football player, SS, Baltimore RavensNamed to the 2006 Pro Football Weekly/Professional Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team

* LaRon Landry, football player, SS, Washington RedskinsLandry 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 UniversityAn 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.

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