Amherst County, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
31,385
Male
14,948
47.6%
Female
16,437
52.4%
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher16.4%
High School or Higher42.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.1%
Married
44.0%
Amherst County, VA has a population of 31,385 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 74.5% of the population. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.