Amherst County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,485 | — | #1,433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,724 | -8.5% | #1,284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $212,400 | -24.7% | #1,276 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $871 | -25.1% | #1,604 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -14.5% | #964 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Amherst County has a population of 31,485, making it the #1,433 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Amherst County is $68,724, ranking #1,284 out of 3,222 counties — 8.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Amherst County is $212,400 (-24.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $871/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.8%.
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93.2% of residents in Amherst County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Amherst County, Virginia
Amherst County, Virginia has a total population of 31,485, making it the 1,433rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Amherst County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Amherst County is $68,724, which ranks #1,284 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Amherst County is $212,400, 24.7% below the national median. Renters in Amherst County pay a median gross rent of $871 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Amherst County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Amherst County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.9%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Amherst County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.