Amherst County's estimated 2026 population is 32,271 with a growth rate of 0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Amherst County is the 57th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,389 and has seen a growth of -0.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 41.6 years
There are 25,189 adults, (6,859 of whom are seniors) in Amherst County.
Female: 16,258 (51.6%)
Male: 15,227 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Amherst County includes 74.16% White, 17.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,348 | 74.16% |
| Black or African American | 5,358 | 17.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,973 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 504 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.06% |
Amherst County's average per capita income is $46,467. Household income levels show a median of $68,724. The poverty rate stands at 10.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,942 | - |
| Families | $87,866 | $102,327 |
| Households | $68,724 | $86,902 |
| Non Families | $37,522 | $57,163 |
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