Amherst, VA Demographics
A map of Amherst's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,425 | 67.5% |
Black | 452 | 21.4% |
Multiracial | 97 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 80 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 37 | 1.8% |
Asian | 19 | 0.9% |
Amherst, Virginia had a population of 2,110 in 2020. It was 67.5% White, 21.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Amherst, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Amherst is the 270th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Amherst's White Population
1,425 residents of Amherst identify as White, or 67.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Amherst slightly larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Amherst is ranked #382 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more White than neighboring Madison Heights (67.4% White), Arrington (64.3% White), and Lynchburg (60.3% White). Amherst is less White than neighboring Concord (78.4% White), and Shipman (71.5% White).
Amherst's Black Population
452 residents of Amherst identify as Black, or 21.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Amherst is ranked #162 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Black than neighboring Concord (11.2% Black), and Shipman (17.9% Black). Amherst is less Black than neighboring Madison Heights (22.5% Black), Arrington (25.3% Black), and Lynchburg (26.9% Black).
Amherst's Asian Population
19 residents of Amherst identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Amherst slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Amherst is ranked #322 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Asian than neighboring Madison Heights (0.8% Asian), Arrington (0.4% Asian), Concord (0.3% Asian), and Shipman (0.4% Asian). Amherst is less Asian than neighboring Lynchburg (2.2% Asian).
Amherst's Hispanic Population
80 residents of Amherst identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Amherst slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Amherst is ranked #384 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison Heights (2.4% Hispanic), Arrington (2.8% Hispanic), and Concord (3.7% Hispanic). Amherst is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynchburg (4.9% Hispanic), and Shipman (4.5% Hispanic).
Amherst's Native American/Other Population
37 residents of Amherst identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Amherst is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madison Heights (1.2% Native American/Other), Arrington (1% Native American/Other), Lynchburg (1.1% Native American/Other), Concord (0.8% Native American/Other), and Shipman (1.6% Native American/Other).
Amherst's Multiracial Population
97 residents of Amherst identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Amherst is ranked #260 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynchburg (4.5% Multiracial), and Shipman (4.1% Multiracial). Amherst is less Multiracial than neighboring Madison Heights (5.7% Multiracial), Arrington (6.1% Multiracial), and Concord (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.