U.S. Beacon January 6, 2014

Amherst, VA

Amherst County, Virginia

Latitude: 37.576899     Longitude: -79.050424
Population 2,225 (2005)
Elevation of Amherst, Virginia: 431 feet
AMHERST is located in AMHERST county, Virginia at latitude 37.576899 and longitude -79.050424 with an elevation of 431 feet. The population of AMHERST is 2,225 as of the year 2005 with a population growth of -1.16% from the year 2000 through 2005. The most common zip code of AMHERST is 24521.

More data for Amherst,VA: Demographic Profile - Social Profile - Economic Profile - Housing Profile

Population 2005: 2,225
Population 2004: 2,219
Population 2003: 2,226
Population 2002: 2,226
Population 2001: 2,248
Population 2000: 2,251 (2000 Census)
Population 1990: 1,060 (1990 Census)

Population Growth 2000 to 2005: -1.16%
Population Growth 1990 to 2000: 112.36%

Population (2000 Census): 2,251
Male: 1,032 (45.85%)
Female: 1,219 (54.15%)

Median age: 43.40 years

Races, 2000 Census:
White: 68.28%
Black or African American: 29.63%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.02%
Two or more races: 0.76%
American Indian: 0.31%
Other race: 0.04%

Housing Units: 1,000 (2000 Census)
Land Area: 4.9874 square miles

Most populous zip code: 24521

Cities & Towns nearby Amherst

Sweet Briar, VA 2.3mi SW
Clifford, VA 6.3mi E
Madison Heights, VA 10.2mi SSW
Arrington, VA 10.4mi NE
Piney River, VA 10.7mi NNE
Monroe, VA 11.6mi W
Gladstone, VA 13.5mi E
Lynchburg, VA 13.7mi SSW
Norwood, VA 14.8mi ENE
Massies Mill, VA 15mi N
More data for Amherst,VA: Demographic Profile - Social Profile - Economic Profile - Housing Profile

US Beacon Home