Amherst County, Virginia
Amherst County is home to 31,485 people. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $68,724.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,485 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $68,724 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.8% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.0% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.8% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $212,400 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $871 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.9% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.7% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.4 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.