Amherst County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,298
Per Capita Income
$36,275
Poverty Rate
10.8%
SNAP Recipients
12.4%
Gini Index
0.456
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.7%
$25K–$50K20.1%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K17.8%
$150K–$200K7.8%
$200K+6.0%
The median household income in Amherst County, VA is $67,298 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,275. 10.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.456 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).