Amherst County's 2026 population is estimated at 31,832, reflecting a 0.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Amherst County is the 57th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,389 and has grown -1.72% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 41.6 years
There are 25,189 adults, (6,859 of whom are seniors) in Amherst County.
Female: 16,258 (51.6%)
Male: 15,227 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Amherst County includes 74.16% White, 17.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,348 | 74.16% |
| Black or African American | 5,358 | 17.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,973 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 504 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.06% |
Amherst County 's average per capita income is $46,467. Household income levels show a median of $68,724. The poverty rate stands at 10.77%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,942 | - |
| Families | $87,866 | $102,327 |
| Households | $68,724 | $86,902 |
| Non Families | $37,522 | $57,163 |
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