Amherst County, Virginia

Total Population: 31,385

County Seat: Amherst

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Median Home Value

$197,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,298

Across all households

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.5%
Two or More Races3.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Other Race1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

Under 18 Years

19.9%

65 Years and Over

21.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,298

Mean Household Income

$88,404

Per Capita Income

$36,275

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$197,200

Median Rent

$842/mo

Total Housing Units

14,301

Owner-Occupied

78.4%

Renter-Occupied

21.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Married Couple Households

48.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.39

Broadband Internet Access

81.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51009.