Amherst
Amherst has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,429. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,200. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.
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How many people live in Amherst, Texas?
Amherst, Texas has about 741 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Amherst, Texas?
The typical household in Amherst, Texas earns about $16,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Amherst, Texas expensive?
In Amherst, Texas, the median home is worth about $18,200, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.
How educated are people in Amherst, Texas?
About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Amherst, Texas?
About 24.1% of people in Amherst, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024