Amelung Estates, Montverde

Amelung Estates is an affluent suburban town in St. Matthew's County, Montverde. The town is known for its wealthy residents, excellent schools, and as the home of St. Matthew's State University, the oldest school in the Montverde State University system. The population was 10,356 at the 2016 census.

History
Amelung Estates was the fourteenth settlement to incorporate in St. Matthew's County, and the eighth town to incorporate in the county.

Geography
According to the Union Census Bureau, Amelung Estates has a total area of 9.96 square miles, all of it land. The Gaimes River runs east of the town, although the water area is owned by the county, just like neighboring Addison Woods.

Demographics
As of the census of September 2016, there were 10,356 people, and 3,057 households residing in the area. The population density was 1,036 inhabitants per square mile, a low statistic for St. Matthew's County. The racial makeup of the area was 73.9% White, 9.7% African American, 8.1% Asian, 6.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population. The town's close proximity to SMSU fluctuates the demographics during the year.

Government
The town runs a traditional Montverde town commission government. The town has a fudged population counter, with a threshold of three.

Education
St. Matthew's County Public Schools (SMCPS) serves Amelung Estates.

Residents are zoned to: The Amelung School, a well-known private school, is located in the town.
 * Amelung Primary School
 * Amelung High School

The town is home to St. Matthew's State University campus, the oldest in the Montverde State University System.