Get to know Amherst, VA

Population, income, housing, education, poverty, commutes and remote work in Amherst, VA, compared with the county, the state and the United States.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

City snapshot

Is Amherst growing? — Population change, median age and how your city's growth compares.
Can you afford to live in Amherst? — Income, home values, rent and how much of a paycheck housing takes.
Who owns and who rents in Amherst? — The homeowner-renter split and how it's shifted since 2015.
How long is the commute in Amherst? — Average travel time to work and how people here get there.
How educated is Amherst? — College degrees, advanced degrees and how the local share compares.
Who's struggling to get by in Amherst? — Poverty rate, household income and how many residents live below the line.
Who works from home in Amherst? — Remote work since 2015, how it reshaped commuting and how your city compares.
How does Amherst compare with America? — One profile: income, housing, education, poverty and commute versus the U.S.

U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — Population, income, housing, education, commuting and poverty figures
Census Bureau API — ACS Detailed Tables — The endpoint these pages are generated from
data.census.gov — Look up the same tables for any place yourself
ACS accuracy statement — Estimates carry margins of error; small places vary the most

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