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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Amherst

Virginia · 1,060 residents · 4.902 sq mi
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Amherst has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 1,191 residents. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 27% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,060
−53%vs 2000
vs 2,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
216 / sq mi
−53%vs 2000
vs 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 43.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8911K2K2K3K1990201020202024Amherst
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,946
−35%vs 2000
vs $18,457 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.8%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $100,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$357
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $358 in 2000
US average: $450
71.6%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.0% in 2000
28.4% rent
2.6
−15%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,537)
Black29.4%(662)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(1,227)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(752)
Black28.4%(301)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score53%(561)
53
−3%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.1%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Amherst, Virginia?

Amherst, Virginia has about 1,060 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Amherst, Virginia?

The typical household in Amherst, Virginia earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amherst, Virginia expensive?

In Amherst, Virginia, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Amherst, Virginia?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherst, Virginia?

About 9.8% of people in Amherst, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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