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Population of Amherst, Texas

StateTexas
Land Area (mi²)0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)732.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.59% (-4)
Growth Since 2020-36.19% (-380)
Rank in State1100th
Rank in Country17385th

The population of Amherst, TX in 2022 is estimated to be 670. This is a decrease of -0.59% (-4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Amherst by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Amherst by Age

Amherst Population Pyramid 2022
Amherst Median Age
35
Total
30.1
Male
39
Female
Amherst Sex Ratio
45.62%
479
Male
54.38%
571
Female
Amherst Age Dependency Ratio
26.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
46.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Amherst Adults
769
Adults
(161 of whom are seniors) in Amherst.

Population of Amherst by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Amherst

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 37.3%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 24.84%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 48.42%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Amherst

While the overall poverty rate of Amherst is 37.3%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (48.42%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (24.84%).

Poverty Rate of Amherst by Employment Status and Sex

33.33%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
5.32%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Amherst by Education

37.5%
Less Than 9th Grade
51.46%
High School
8.05%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Amherst

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Amherst

The most common language spoken in Amherst is Spanish, with 53.09% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 45.94% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Amherst by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Amherst, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Amherst by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree172.5%
Bachelors Degree223.23%
Associates Degree416.02%
Some College14020.56%
High School Graduate28041.12%
9th to 12th Grade9013.22%
Less Than 9th Grade9113.36%

Earnings Statistics of Amherst by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$25,489

Average Earnings

$30,875

Average Male

$17,256

Average Female