Unified School District · VA
Amherst County Public Schools
Amherst County Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 31,485. The median household income is $68,724 and the median age is 43.4.
31,485
Population
66
People / sq mi
$68,724
Median Income
43.4
Median Age
Amherst County Public Schools covers 474 sq mi of land at 66.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$68,724
Median Household Income
$35,580
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$212,400
Median Home Value
$871
Median Rent
80.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.7%
High School+
24.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 31,485 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Amherst County Public Schools is $68,724, with a per capita income of $35,580. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
Amherst County Public Schools is 74.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 52.4% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Amherst County Public Schools, 89.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Amherst County Public Schools is $212,400, with a median rent of $871. The homeownership rate is 80.8%.
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Data for Amherst County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5100210).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.