Amelia is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,459 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryThe first postmaster named the town for Amelia Dupuis, his fiancée who died shortly before their wedding day.GeographyAmelia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.3km2, of which 6.7km2 is land and 0.7km2, or 9.12%, is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,423 people, 766 households, and 549 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 922.3 people per square mile (355.7/km²). There were 942 housing units at an average density of 358.6 per square mile (138.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 58.69% White, 12.38% African American, 0.66% Native American, 22.70% Asian, 4.25% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.17% of the population.
