Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,485 (100%) |
| Population Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,724 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,580 |
| Median Home Value | $212,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,364 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,262 (71.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,432 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,670 (11.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 12,694 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 8,032 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Amherst County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 57 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 88 | 35th |
| Median Household Income | # 68 | 50th |
| Per Capita Income | # 81 | 40th |
| Diversity Index | # 70 | 48th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
