Amherst, VA

Amherst, Virginia

Amherst, Virginia is 16 miles N of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 127 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Amherst county. The town is part of the Lynchburg metro area. The population of Amherst is 2,251.

The People and Families of Amherst

In Amherst, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Amherst are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Amherst has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amherst had a median family income of $44,181.

Political Inclinations

Among Amherst political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Amherst.

Amherst Housing

Of the housing in Amherst, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Amherst are lower than most places in Virginia.

Commuting

In Amherst, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Amherst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Amherst, VA

Comparing Amherst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Amherst Almanac

Amherst Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Amherst Public Libraries

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Amherst Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Amherst residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Amherst, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Amherst High Schools (2004)

AMHERST COUNTY HIGH
139 LANCER LANE
434-946-9391
Serves 1,398 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

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