Amherst, Texas

Population Data for Amherst, TX:

Population – 930
Male – 47.31 %
Female – 52.69 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 72.04 %
Hispanic – 35.38 %
African American – 8.82 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.22 %
Asian – 0.00 %

Geographic Data for Amherst, Texas:

Population Density – 20.76 per sq. mi
Elevation – 3567 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Amherst:

In Elementary School – 139 (53.26 %)
In High School – 83 (31.80 %)
In College – 22 (8.43 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 45 (7.68 %)
Associate’s Degree – 32 (5.46 %)
Some College, No Degree – 76 (12.97 %)
High School Graduate – 185 (31.57 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 121 (20.65 %)

Employment and Household Data for Amherst, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.26 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.65 %
Unemployment Level – 6.19 %

Median Household Income – $28,542.00
Average Household Size – 2.74

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 21.26 %
2 Vehicles – 37.44 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.94 %

Average Cost to Rent in Amherst - $421 per month