Living in Amherstdale, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amherstdale · Census data 2020–2024

Amherstdale has 256 residents with a median age of 36.2. .

Amherstdale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Amherstdale at a glance

Population
256
Median age
36.2State: 42.7
Homeowners
21.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8%

Is Amherstdale a good place to live?

Cons: Unemployment of 12.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Housing in Amherstdale: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
52
Owner-occupied
21.2%
Renter-occupied
78.8%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Average household size
4.73

Amherstdale demographics

Population
256
Median age
36.2
Under 18
46.1%
65 and older
8.2%
Households
52
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black29.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amherstdale ›

Education in Amherstdale

8% of adults 25 and older in Amherstdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Amherstdale8%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Amherstdale

Unemployment rate
12.6%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Amherstdale vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Amherstdale256———
Accoville916$36,737$84,600$1,326
Robinette706$25,679$70,400$627
Mallory1,417$101,546$106,300—
Man1,049$60,000$154,200$755
Greenville317$50,655$75,400—
Stollings505$43,491$66,600—
Monaville502$54,967$216,300—
Rossmore152$55,865——

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Living in Amherstdale: FAQ

Is Amherstdale, WV a good place to live?

Minuses: unemployment of 12.6%.

What is the median age in Amherstdale?

The median age in Amherstdale is 36.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

What is the unemployment rate in Amherstdale?

The unemployment rate in Amherstdale is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Amherstdale?

8% of adults in Amherstdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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