Unified School District · NE
Amherst Public Schools
Amherst Public Schools is a unified school district in Nebraska with a community population of 1,250. The median household income is $80,000 and the median age is 35.7.
1,250
Population
8
People / sq mi
$80,000
Median Income
35.7
Median Age
Amherst Public Schools covers 157 sq mi of land at 8.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 43.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$80,000
Median Household Income
$31,573
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$239,400
Median Home Value
$675
Median Rent
85.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.3%
High School+
39.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst Public Schools serves a community with a population of 1,250 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nebraska.
The median household income in Amherst Public Schools is $80,000, with a per capita income of $31,573. The poverty rate is 1.3%.
Amherst Public Schools is 97.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 43.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Amherst Public Schools, 97.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Amherst Public Schools is $239,400, with a median rent of $675. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.
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Data for Amherst Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3100070).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.