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Population Review

Amherst County, VA — Population & Demographics

Amherst County, VA has a population of 31,385. The median household income is $67,298 and the median age is 43.3.

31,385

Population

$67,298

Median Income

$197,200

Median Home Value

43.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White74.5%
Black or African American17.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$67,298

Median Household Income

$36,275

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$197,200

Median Home Value

$842

Median Rent

78.4%

Homeownership

Education

88.6%

High School+

23.0%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Amherst County, VA has a population of 31,385 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Amherst County, VA is $67,298.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.