Amherst
Town in Amherst County, Virginia
Amherst is a town in Amherst County, Virginia, with 2,110 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madison Heights, 9.6 miles S.
- 2,110residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.7 km²
- 430 / sq mipopulation density
- 24595ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst (formerly Dearborn) is a town in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Amherst had a population of 2,110. It is the county seat of Amherst County.
Amherst is part of the Lynchburg metropolitan area.
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Living in Amherst
- Median household income
- $70,841
- Median home value
- $220,700
- Median rent
- $718/mo
- Median age
- 50.3
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Amherst had 2,110 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,110 |
|---|---|
| Density | 430 per sq mi (166 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Amherst County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,110 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.90 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5819° N, 79.0520° W |
| ZIP code | 24595 |
| Official website | amherstva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5101672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Madison Heights9.6 mi S
- Arrington10.9 mi NE
- Lynchburg14.9 mi SW
- Shipman15.5 mi NE
- Lovingston16.4 mi NE
- Concord16.8 mi S
- Big Island17.4 mi W
- Forest18.9 mi SW
- Buena Vista19.6 mi NW
- Appomattox19.8 mi SE
- Yogaville20.7 mi E
- Timberlake21.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the population of Amherst, VA?
2,110 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, VA?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 24595.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Madison Heights (9.6 mi), Arrington (10.9 mi), Lynchburg (14.9 mi), Shipman (15.5 mi), Lovingston (16.4 mi).
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