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Overview for Amherst, VA

9,253 people live in Amherst, where the median age is 48.6 and the average individual income is $36,176. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,253

Total Population

48.6 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,176

Average individual Income

Around Amherst, VA

There's plenty to do around Amherst, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bonfire Burgers & Bourbon, The Hangout On Main, and The Filling Station.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.18 miles 46 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 4.19 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 4.09 miles 68 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining 4.42 miles 4 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 4.61 miles 19 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Dining 4.64 miles 1 review 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Amherst, VA

Amherst has 3,920 households, with an average household size of 2.31. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Amherst do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,253 people call Amherst home. The population density is 42.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,253

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48.6

Median Age

49.35 / 50.65%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,920

Total Households

2.31

Average Household Size

$36,176

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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