Demographics in Amherst, VA

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

2,124

Male

1,066

50.2%

Female

1,058

49.8%

Median Age

44.6

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

83.7%

Black

14.4%

Hispanic

0.9%

Two or More

1.3%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

18.2%

High School or Higher

50.5%

Foreign Born

0.3%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

46.6%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

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

Amherst, VA has a population of 2,124 with a median age of 44.6. The racial makeup is 83.7% White, 0.9% Hispanic, 14.4% Black. About 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.3%.