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Amherst Independent School District
Amherst Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 1,136. The median household income is $64,583 and the median age is 37.5.
1,136
Population
11
People / sq mi
$64,583
Median Income
37.5
Median Age
Amherst Independent School District covers 103 sq mi of land at 11.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,583
Median Household Income
$23,395
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$50,600
Median Home Value
$779
Median Rent
70.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
79.9%
High School+
12.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst Independent School District serves a community with a population of 1,136 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in Amherst Independent School District is $64,583, with a per capita income of $23,395. The poverty rate is 22.2%.
Amherst Independent School District is 71.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 62.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Amherst Independent School District, 79.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Amherst Independent School District is $50,600, with a median rent of $779. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.
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Data for Amherst Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4808160).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.