Amherst County, Virginia
Amherst County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Amherst County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,353 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 31,667 inhabitants. Its county seat is Amherst. The county was created 268 years ago in 1757.
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Amherst County at a glance
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AmherstPopulation 2,182
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Quick Facts about Amherst County
| Population | 31,667 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 1240 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6048,-79.1451 |
| Named for | Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst |
| Altitude | 863 feet / 263 meters |
| Capital | Amherst |
| Establishment | January 01, 1758 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:02:38 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Amherst County is located at 37°36'17"N 79°8'42"W (37.6047700, -79.1451100). It has 6 neighbors: Nelson County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, Campbell County, Lynchburg and Rockbridge County.
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The largest city of Amherst County is Amherst with a population of 2,182. . See all Amherst County cities & populated places.
Amherst County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Amherst County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 2,182 | Town in Virginia, USA |
Official website of Amherst County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Amherst County decreased by 2.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,353 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,154 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,630 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,317 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,158 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,836 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,887 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,863 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,684 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,605 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,667 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Amherst County (21)
People born in Amherst County, including politician William Barnett, politician and judge William H. Crawford, politician Peter Cartwright, .
More notable people
- Abraham Jefferson Seay (American judge) he was born in 28/11/1832
- William Becknell (American politician (1790-1856)) he was born in 01/01/1790
- Benjamin Taliaferro (politician and American Revolutionary War prisoner (1750-1821)) he was born in 01/01/1750
- Paulus Powell (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1809
- Joseph Carrington Cabell (American politician) he was born in 28/12/1778
- William Cabell Rives (American politician) he was born in 04/05/1793
- Ada Smith (American politician) she was born in 18/04/1945
- Cabell R. Berry (Speaker of the Tennessee State Senate) he was born in 04/07/1848
- Powhatan Ellis (United States federal judge) he was born in 17/01/1790
- John Floyd (American pioneer) he was born in 01/01/1750
- Queena Stovall (American artist (1888-1980)) she was born in 20/12/1888
- Robert S. Rose (American politician) he was born in 24/02/1774
- Vance Wilkins (American politician) he was born in 12/08/1936
- Aubrey E. Strode (Member of the Senate of Virginia) he was born in 02/10/1873
- Wild Bill Claiborne (American football player (1872-1933)) he was born in 11/12/1872
- Samuel M. Garland he was born in 01/01/1812
- Earle M. Brown (American politician) he was born in 14/02/1926
- William Terry (American politician, lawyer, teacher, and soldier (1824-1888)) he was born in 14/08/1824
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |