Demographics in Amherst, TX

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Amherst?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

913

Male

382

41.8%

Female

531

58.2%

Median Age

37.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.8%

Black

0.9%

Hispanic

75.7%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

12.9%

Other

4.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

4.0%

High School or Higher

36.1%

Foreign Born

39.9%

Veterans

2.3%

Married

43.3%

Avg Household Size

3.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Amherst, TX has a population of 913 with a median age of 37.5. The racial makeup is 80.8% White, 75.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 39.9%.