Amherst, Virginia

Population Data for Amherst, VA:

Population – 9859
Male – 49.02 %
Female – 50.98 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 75.90 %
Hispanic – 0.87 %
African American – 22.26 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.49 %
Asian – 0.17 %

Geographic Data for Amherst, Virginia:

Population Density – 44.64 per sq. mi
Elevation – 628 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Amherst:

In Elementary School – 1,198 (49.83 %)
In High School – 592 (24.63 %)
In College – 328 (13.64 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 750 (10.90 %)
Associate’s Degree – 372 (5.41 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,256 (18.25 %)
High School Graduate – 2,242 (32.58 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 926 (13.46 %)

Employment and Household Data for Amherst, VA:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.26 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.60 %
Unemployment Level – 4.20 %

Median Household Income – $38,564.00
Average Household Size – 2.50

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 25.37 %
2 Vehicles – 31.11 %
3 or more Vehicles – 28.34 %

Average Cost to Rent in Amherst - $388 per month