Amherst County, VA

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2022 Population
31,426
0.143% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
43.9
2.23% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
11.3%
0.0785% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$64,454
5.88% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$181,600
10.9% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
14,978
0.465% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Amherst County, VA had a population of 31.4k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $64,454. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Amherst County, VA grew from 31,381 to 31,426, a 0.143% increase and its median household income grew from $60,876 to $64,454, a 5.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Amherst County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.12%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%).

None of the households in Amherst County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Amherst County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Amherst County, VA are Sweet Briar College (73 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Amherst County, VA was $181,600, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Amherst County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Amherst County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Amherst County, VA is home to a population of 31.4k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.83% of Amherst County, VA residents were born outside of the country (576 people).

In 2022, there were 4.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.3k people) in Amherst County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 757 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%
2022 Citizenship
99.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Amherst County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Amherst County, VA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Amherst County, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    23.3k ± 186
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.72k ± 202
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    757 ± 235
2.67%
Hispanic Population
839 people

In 2022, there were 4.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.3k people) in Amherst County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 757 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.67% of the people in Amherst County, VA are hispanic (839 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,605 ± 8,003 people
  2. India
    98,735 ± 7,670 people
  3. Mexico
    59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.83%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
576 people
2.04%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
640 people

As of 2022, 1.83% of Amherst County, VA residents (576 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Amherst County, VA was 2.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    723 ± 150
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    331 ± 140
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    289 ± 110

Amherst County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Amherst County, VA employs 15k people. The largest industries in Amherst County, VA are Manufacturing (2,396 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,165 people), and Retail Trade (1,659 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($112,609), Finance & Insurance ($67,100), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,931).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

15k
2022 Value
± 850
−0.465%
1 Year decline
± 8.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Amherst County, VA declined at a rate of −0.465%, from 15k employees to 15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Amherst County, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,581 people), Production Occupations (1,564 people), and Management Occupations (1,510 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Amherst County, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

15k
2022 Value
± 850
−0.465%
1 Year decline
± 8.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Amherst County, VA declined at a rate of −0.465%, from 15k employees to 15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Amherst County, VA, are Manufacturing (2,396 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,165 people), and Retail Trade (1,659 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Amherst County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Amherst County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,396
Median earning men ± $3,612
$34,639
Median earning women ± $2,332

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,236), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,842), and Public Administration ($61,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,674), Construction ($58,911), and Manufacturing ($45,824).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 178
    Manufacturing
  2. 146
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. 129
    Other Services, Except Public Administration

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Amherst County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 64.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.48%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Amherst County, VA awarded 73 degrees. The student population of Amherst County, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 460 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Amherst County, VA are White (56 and 81.2%), followed by Black or African American (5 and 7.25%), Unknown (4 and 5.8%), and Asian (2 and 2.9%).

The largest universities in Amherst County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Sweet Briar College (73 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Amherst County, VA are General Biological Sciences (16 and 21.9%), General Psychology (8 and 11%), and General Business (7 and 9.59%).

The median tuition cost in Amherst County, VA for private four year colleges is $22,620.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Amherst County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 460 (0% men and 100% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 460 students enrolled in Amherst County, VA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 314 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 7 degrees awarded
  2. 16 degrees awarded
  3. 8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Amherst County, VA was General Business with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Amherst County, VA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
73 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sweet Briar College with 73 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Amherst County, VA, which is 0 times less than the 73 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 56 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,620) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($970) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Amherst County, VA was $181,600 in 2022, which is 0.644 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $163,800 to $181,600, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Amherst County, VA is 75.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Amherst County, VA have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Amherst County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Amherst County, VA is $64,454. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Amherst County, VA was Census Tract 103 with a value of $81,406, followed by Census Tract 104.02 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $66,613 and $66,130.

In 2023, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Amherst County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.321%.

Property

$181,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$6,857
$9,550
Median Property Taxes
±$648

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Amherst County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

75.7%
Homeownership
2022
65.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 75.7% of the housing units in Amherst County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 103
  2. Census Tract 104.02
  3. Census Tract 106

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Amherst County, VA was Census Tract 103 with a value of $81,406, followed by Census Tract 104.02 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $66,613 and $66,130.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Amherst County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$64,454
Median Household Income
± $4,514
12.6k
Number of Households
± 774

In 2022, the median household income of the 12.6k households in Amherst County, VA grew to $64,454 from the previous year's value of $60,876.

The following chart displays the households in Amherst County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Amherst County, VA is from Virginia.
0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (79.5%)
  2. Carpooled (9.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.95%)

In 2022, 79.5% of workers in Amherst County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.8%) and those who worked at home (7.95%).

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Commute Time

27.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Amherst County, VA have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.18% of the workforce in Amherst County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Amherst County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Amherst County, VA have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Amherst County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.321%.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Amherst County, VA (3.45k out of 30.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Amherst County, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 17.4% of the children was living in poverty in Amherst County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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Health

92.3% of the population of Amherst County, VA has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Amherst County, VA see 3958 patients per year on average, which represents a 12.3% decrease from the previous year (4515 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4468 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2606 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,958 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Amherst County, VA

Primary care physicians in Amherst County, VA see an average of 3,958 patients per year. This represents a 12.3% decrease from the previous year (4,515 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Amherst County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.74%
Uninsured
48.2%
Employer Coverage
14.8%
Medicaid
16.5%
Medicare
11.6%
Non-Group
1.12%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Amherst County, VA declined by 12.8% from 8.88% to 7.74%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 64.5 in Amherst County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.4% in Amherst County, VA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.8% in Amherst County, VA.

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