Amherst is located in Virginia. Amherst, Virginia 24521has a population of 2,040. Amherst 24521 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20% households with children. The county percentage for households with children is 23%.
The median household income in Amherst, Virginia 24521 is $51,547. The median household income for the surrounding county is $54,862 compared to the national median of $66,222. The median age of people living in Amherst 24521 is 36.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.2 degrees. The annual precipitation is 45.51.