Amherst County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Amherst County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51009
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 473.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.98 sq mi
- Total Area
- 478.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.629301
- Longitude
- -79.154756
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 31,233
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,968
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,452 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 783 | 2.5% |
| White | 23,507 | 75.3% |
| Black | 5,544 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,448 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 516 | 2.1% |
| White | 19,060 | 76.3% |
| Black | 4,863 | 19.5% |
| Asian | 174 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 308 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 31,485
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,209
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,295
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,348 | 74.2% |
| Black | 5,358 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,940
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,054 | 41.3% |
| Republican | 8,277 | 37.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,609 | 21.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,266 | 46.8% |
| Female | 11,674 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,070 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 1.7% |
| Black | 2,255 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,604
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,845 | 54.5% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 35.2% |
| Black | 1,014 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 45 | 36.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,447 | 53.1% |
| Female | 6,157 | 52.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,774 (30.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,533 (24.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,364
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $223,285
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $920
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.