Amherst
Amherst has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,191 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $100,300. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.
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How many people live in Amherst, Virginia?
Amherst, Virginia has about 2,251 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Amherst, Virginia?
The typical household in Amherst, Virginia earns about $33,000 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 $100,300, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.
How educated are people in Amherst, Virginia?
About 19.4% 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 18.0% of people in Amherst, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Amherst, Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Amherst, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,191 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024