Amherst County's estimated 2026 population is 31,832 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Amherst County is the 57th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,389 and has seen a growth of -1.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Amherst County includes 74.52% White, 17.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (74.52%)
Black or African American (17.71%)
Two or more races (4.88%)
Other race (1.57%)
Native American (0.63%)
Asian (0.63%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,388 | 74.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,558 | 17.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,532 | 4.88% |
| Other race | 492 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 198 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 197 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Amherst County's average per capita income is $44,883. Household income levels show a median of $67,298. The poverty rate stands at 10.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,945 | - |
| Families | $89,565 | $105,331 |
| Households | $67,298 | $88,404 |
| Non Families | $31,714 | $54,204 |
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