Ama
Census-designated place in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

Ama is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, with 1,290 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Rose, 1.5 miles NW.
- 1,290residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 368 / sq mipopulation density
- 70031ZIP code
About Ama
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 line. The population was 1,290 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Ama
- Median household income
- $73,359
- Median home value
- $218,600
- Median rent
- $1,310/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Ama had 1,290 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,290 |
|---|---|
| Density | 368 per sq mi (142 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ama at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Charles Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,290 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.50 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9435° N, 90.2956° W |
| ZIP code | 70031 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2201780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ama
- St. Rose1.5 mi NW
- Waggaman3.9 mi E
- Destrehan4.0 mi NW
- River Ridge4.5 mi E
- Luling4.6 mi SW
- Kenner5.2 mi NE
- Harahan5.6 mi E
- New Sarpy5.8 mi NW
- Elmwood6.5 mi E
- Avondale6.6 mi SE
- Boutte6.8 mi SW
- Norco7.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Ama
What county is Ama in?
Ama is in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Ama, LA?
1,290 people lived in Ama at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ama, LA?
The ZIP code of Ama is 70031.
What is the elevation of Ama?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ama?
St. Rose (1.5 mi), Waggaman (3.9 mi), Destrehan (4.0 mi), River Ridge (4.5 mi), Luling (4.6 mi).
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