Amherst, Virginia
Amherst: Town in Virginia, USA
About
Amherst is a town located in the county of Amherst in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,231 and a population density of 175 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,182 inhabitants.
The town was created 217 years ago in 1806.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| Population : | 2,182 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Amherst County |
| Postal code : | 24521 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 434 |
| Area : | 12.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Capital city : | Amherst is capital of Amherst County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1807 (217 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 11:46:50 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 171 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amherst is located at 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W (37.5851400, -79.0514100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Amherst
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Amherst decreased by 2.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,231 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,213 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,222 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,206 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,197 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,202 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,195 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,197 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,187 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,180 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,182 | 0.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Amherst
1 Izaak Walton Park
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2 Lazy Days Winery
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3 Monacan Ancestral Museum
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4 Mount Pleasant Special Management Area
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5 Long Mountain Wayside
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Other Places in Amherst
1 Amherst Town Sewer Plant
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2 Amherst Town Hall
186 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Amherst (9)
People born in Amherst, including politician Lewis Franklin Payne, Jr., basketball player Jimmy Walker, stage actor Black Herman, .
List
- Clarence Richeson (American murderer) he was born in 15/02/1876
- Cornelius Clarkson Watts (American politician) he was born in 23/04/1848
- Peyton Evans (American football coach) he was born in 18/10/1892
- William W. Page (American attorney and judge) he was born in 04/12/1836
- Mitchell Higginbotham (member of the Tuskegee Airmen) he was born in 02/03/1921
- John R. McDaniel he was born in 09/07/1807
Schools in Amherst
College & universities near Amherst, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233718 | Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar (VA) | 24595-9998 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
Post offices near Amherst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (VA) | 24521 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Amherst distances to largest Virginia cities
