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Amherst

County:
Amherst County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.902
State:
Virginia

Amherst is a town located in Amherst County, Virginia. Amherst has a 2026 population of 2,128. It is also the county seat of Amherst County. Amherst is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,109 in 2020.

2.1K
Total Population
434
Density (mi²)
6 0.28%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)