Amherst
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.
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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