AMHERST, VA  24521

Total Population: 10,101

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Median Home Value

$233,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,077

Across all households

Median Age

44.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)77.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.3%
Two or More Races4.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Other Race0.8%

Under 18 Years

20.9%

65 Years and Over

23.2%

Male

47.2%

Female

52.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

6.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,077

Mean Household Income

$100,546

Per Capita Income

$41,325

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$233,600

Median Rent

$830/mo

Total Housing Units

4,592

Owner-Occupied

78.0%

Renter-Occupied

22.0%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Married Couple Households

51.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

15.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.0%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

81.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 24521.