Amherst, TX

Q: What is the Total Population of Amherst?

Total Population of Amherst is 1,015.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Amherst?

Total Male Population of Amherst is 427.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Amherst?

Total Female Population of Amherst is 588.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Amherst?

There are 72.62 Males per 100 Females in Amherst.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Amherst?

There are 137.70 Females per 100 Males in Amherst.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Amherst?

Median Population Age in Amherst is 37.4 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Amherst

Average Family Size in Amherst is 5.1 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Amherst

Average Household Size in Amherst is 3.9 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Amherst?

Per Capita income in Amherst is $16,542.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Amherst?

Median Family Income in Amherst is $51,821.

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Amherst Map

Amherst Overview

1,015

TOTAL POPULATION

427

MALE POPULATION

588

FEMALE POPULATION

72.62

MALES / 100 FEMALES

137.70

FEMALES / 100 MALES

37.4

MEDIAN AGE

5.1

AVG FAMILY SIZE

3.9

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$16,542

PER CAPITA INCOME

$51,821

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$52,067

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

46.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

53.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$14,768

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.33

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

370

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

48.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

1.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Amherst Zip Codes

79312

Amherst Area Codes

806

Race in Amherst

The most populous races in Amherst are White / Caucasian (800 | 78.8%), Hispanic or Latino (703 | 69.3%), and Two or more Races (114 | 11.2%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	5	0.5%
Black / African American	69	6.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	703	69.3%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	800	78.8%
Two or more Races	114	11.2%
Some other Race	27	2.7%
Total	1,015	100.0%

Ancestry in Amherst

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	70	6.9%
British	1	0.1%
Central American	14	1.4%
Dutch	2	0.2%
English	14	1.4%
European	6	0.6%
German	70	6.9%
Guatemalan	14	1.4%
Irish	11	1.1%
Italian	19	1.9%
Mexican	682	67.2%
Scotch-Irish	13	1.3%
Scottish	12	1.2%
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Immigrants in Amherst

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Amherst came from Central America (351 | 34.6%), Latin America (351 | 34.6%), Mexico (337 | 33.2%), and Guatemala (14 | 1.4%), together accounting for 103.7% of all Amherst residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	351	34.6%
Guatemala	14	1.4%
Latin America	351	34.6%
Mexico	337	33.2%
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Sex and Age in Amherst

The most populous age groups in Amherst are 10 to 14 Years (79 | 18.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (100 | 17.0%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	12 (2.8%)	17 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years	46 (10.8%)	80 (13.6%)
10 to 14 Years	79 (18.5%)	14 (2.4%)
15 to 19 Years	10 (2.3%)	29 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years	15 (3.5%)	55 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years	57 (13.4%)	14 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years	31 (7.3%)	24 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Years	10 (2.3%)	100 (17.0%)
40 to 44 Years	34 (8.0%)	16 (2.7%)
45 to 49 Years	16 (3.7%)	27 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years	25 (5.9%)	58 (9.9%)
55 to 59 Years	20 (4.7%)	41 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years	5 (1.2%)	22 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years	40 (9.4%)	20 (3.4%)
70 to 74 Years	4 (0.9%)	30 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years	15 (3.5%)	11 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years	5 (1.2%)	14 (2.4%)
85 Years and over	3 (0.7%)	16 (2.7%)
Total	427 (100.0%)	588 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Amherst

Median Family Size in Amherst

The median family size in Amherst is 5.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (18 | 11.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (27 | 16.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.07 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	116 (72.1%)	5.50
Single Male/Father	27 (16.8%)	3.07
Single Female/Mother	18 (11.2%)	5.61
Total Families	161 (100.0%)	5.11

Median Household Size in Amherst

The median household size in Amherst is 3.91 persons per household, with married-couple households (116 | 46.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.9 persons per household. non-family households (90 | 35.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	116 (46.2%)	5.90
Single Male/Father	27 (10.8%)	3.63
Single Female/Mother	18 (7.2%)	5.61
Non-family	90 (35.9%)	1.10
Total Households	251 (100.0%)	3.91

Household Size by Marriage Status in Amherst

Out of a total of 251 households in Amherst, 161 (64.1%) are family households, while 90 (35.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 49, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 80.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	80 (31.9%)
2-Person Households	49 (19.5%)	10 (4.0%)
3-Person Households	24 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	38 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	40 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	161 (64.1%)	90 (35.9%)

Female Fertility in Amherst

Fertility by Age in Amherst

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Amherst

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Amherst

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Amherst

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Amherst

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Amherst

Income Overview in Amherst

Per Capita Income in Amherst is $16,542, while median incomes of families and households are $51,821 and $52,067 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,015	$16,542
Median Family Income	161	$51,821
Mean Family Income	161	$60,847
Median Household Income	251	$52,067
Mean Household Income	251	$59,096
Income Deficit	161	$14,768
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,015	46.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,015	53.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,015	0.33

Earnings by Sex in Amherst

Average Earnings in Amherst are $27,202, $35,000 for men and $18,828 for women, a difference of 46.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	198 (49.4%)	$35,000
Female	203 (50.6%)	$18,828
Total	401 (100.0%)	$27,202

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Amherst

The most common earnings brackets in Amherst are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (39 | 19.7%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (48 | 23.6%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	2 (1.0%)	6 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	12 (6.1%)	11 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499	5 (2.5%)	27 (13.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999	14 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	48 (23.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999	16 (8.1%)	14 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999	39 (19.7%)	11 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	27 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	17 (8.6%)	5 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999	10 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	12 (6.1%)	25 (12.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	11 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	14 (7.1%)	8 (3.9%)
Total	198 (100.0%)	203 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Amherst

Average earnings in Amherst are $40,938 for men and $19,063 for women, a difference of 53.4%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $42,188, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,542. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,568, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,806.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$33,542	$11,806
High School Diploma	$42,188	$19,193
College or Associate's Degree	$36,875	$30,568
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$40,938	$19,063

Family Income in Amherst

Family Income Brackets in Amherst

According to the Amherst family income data, there are 57 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.4% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	5	3.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9	5.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	26	16.1%
$35,000 to $49,999	15	9.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	57	35.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	33	20.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	12	7.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	4	2.5%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Amherst

2-person families (58 | 36.0%) account for the highest median family income in Amherst with $68,929 per family, while 2-person families (58 | 36.0%) have the highest median income of $34,464 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	58 (36.0%)	$68,929
3-Person Families	24 (14.9%)	$48,750
4-Person Families	29 (18.0%)	$52,014
5-Person Families	7 (4.3%)	$0
6-Person Families	3 (1.9%)	$0
7+ Person Families	40 (24.8%)	$0
Total	161 (100.0%)	$51,821

Family Income by Number of Earners in Amherst

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	13 (8.1%)	$0
1 Earner	65 (40.4%)	$51,473
2 Earners	53 (32.9%)	$51,250
3+ Earners	30 (18.6%)	$78,125
Total	161 (100.0%)	$51,821

Household Income in Amherst

Household Income Brackets in Amherst

With 74 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Amherst, accounting for 29.5% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	3	1.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	15	6.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	17	6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	42	16.7%
$35,000 to $49,999	27	10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	74	29.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	42	16.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	27	10.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	4	1.6%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Amherst

The median household income in Amherst is $52,067, with the highest median household income of $70,278 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 102 households (40.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (0.8%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	2 (0.8%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	72 (28.7%)	$51,528
45 to 64 Years	102 (40.6%)	$70,278
65+ Years	75 (29.9%)	$51,406
Total	251 (100.0%)	$52,067

Poverty in Amherst

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Amherst

With 29.5% poverty level for males and 60.0% for females among the residents of Amherst, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 6 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	2 (16.7%)	4 (23.5%)
5 Years	2 (100.0%)	6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	9 (13.9%)	54 (70.1%)
12 to 14 Years	52 (89.7%)	2 (18.2%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (40.0%)
18 to 24 Years	2 (11.8%)	48 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years	38 (43.2%)	6 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years	2 (4.5%)	116 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	7 (17.1%)	39 (45.9%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	35 (55.6%)
65 to 74 Years	10 (22.7%)	10 (20.0%)
75 Years and over	2 (8.7%)	2 (25.0%)
Total	126 (29.5%)	333 (60.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Amherst

According to the poverty statistics in Amherst, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 84.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	10 (83.3%)	13 (76.5%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	56 (86.2%)	23 (29.9%)
12 to 14 Years	6 (10.3%)	9 (81.8%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	8 (100.0%)	9 (60.0%)
18 to 24 Years	15 (88.2%)	16 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years	50 (56.8%)	32 (84.2%)
35 to 44 Years	42 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	34 (82.9%)	46 (54.1%)
55 to 64 Years	25 (100.0%)	28 (44.4%)
65 to 74 Years	34 (77.3%)	40 (80.0%)
75 Years and over	21 (91.3%)	6 (75.0%)
Total	301 (70.5%)	222 (40.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Amherst

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Amherst show that 25.0% or 29 of the total 116 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.4%, which includes 2 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	43 (95.6%)	2 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children	25 (86.2%)	4 (13.8%)
3 or 4 Children	19 (47.5%)	21 (52.5%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Total	87 (75.0%)	29 (25.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Amherst

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	11 (61.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Amherst

The poverty data for Amherst shows that 29 of the married-couple family households (25.0%) and 11 of the single-parent households (24.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	4 (13.8%)	8 (30.8%)
3 or 4 Children	21 (52.5%)	3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	29 (25.0%)	11 (24.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Amherst

Employment by Class of Employer in Amherst

Among the 365 employed individuals in Amherst, private company employees (230 | 63.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (65 | 17.8%), and local government employees (30 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	230	63.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	1	0.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	65	17.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations	25	6.9%
Local Government Employees	30	8.2%
State Government Employees	10	2.7%
Federal Government Employees	4	1.1%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	365	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Amherst

According to the labor force statistics for Amherst, out of the total population over 16 years of age (762), 48.6% or 370 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 5 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.1% or 49 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.3% or 5 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	11 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	7 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	33 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	49 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	95 (59.4%)	5 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years	95 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	30 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	12 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	34 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	4 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	370 (48.6%)	5 (1.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Amherst

According to labor force statistics for Amherst, 62.8% of individuals (314) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (500) are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 5 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 79.3% or 23 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 5 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	71 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	157 (56.3%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	63 (75.0%)	7 (7.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	23 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	314 (62.8%)	8 (1.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Amherst

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Amherst are Management (43 | 11.8%), Community & Social Service (20 | 5.5%), Legal Services & Support (11 | 3.0%), Business & Financial (7 | 1.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (6 | 1.6%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Amherst, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	40 (93.0%)	3 (7.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	7 (35.0%)	13 (65.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	4 (66.7%)	2 (33.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	3 (60.0%)	2 (40.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	54 (68.3%)	25 (31.7%)
Total (Overall)	181 (49.6%)	184 (50.4%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Amherst, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (5.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (94.1%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	18 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	2 (5.9%)	32 (94.1%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	13 (19.7%)	53 (80.3%)
Total (Overall)	181 (49.6%)	184 (50.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Amherst are Office & Administration (49 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (12 | 3.3%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	10 (83.3%)	2 (16.7%)
Office & Administration	4 (8.2%)	45 (91.8%)
Total (Category)	14 (23.0%)	47 (77.0%)
Total (Overall)	181 (49.6%)	184 (50.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Amherst are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (49 | 13.4%), Construction & Extraction (14 | 3.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 2.5%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	44 (89.8%)	5 (10.2%)
Construction & Extraction	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	67 (93.1%)	5 (6.9%)
Total (Overall)	181 (49.6%)	184 (50.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Amherst are Transportation (59 | 16.2%), Material Moving (22 | 6.0%), and Production (6 | 1.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	11 (18.6%)	48 (81.4%)
Material Moving	16 (72.7%)	6 (27.3%)
Total (Category)	33 (37.9%)	54 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)	181 (49.6%)	184 (50.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Amherst

Employment Industries in Amherst

The major employment industries in Amherst include Transportation & Warehousing (66 | 18.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (56 | 15.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (51 | 14.0%), Finance & Insurance (26 | 7.1%), and Administrative & Support (25 | 6.9%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Amherst

The Amherst industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (84.9%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	44 (78.6%)	12 (21.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	7 (77.8%)	2 (22.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing	10 (15.1%)	56 (84.9%)
Utilities	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	4 (19.1%)	17 (80.9%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	4 (16.0%)	21 (84.0%)
Educational Services	4 (36.4%)	7 (63.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	3 (50.0%)	3 (50.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	22 (43.1%)	29 (56.9%)
Public Administration	17 (89.5%)	2 (10.5%)
Total	181 (49.6%)	184 (50.4%)

Education in Amherst

School Enrollment in Amherst

The most common levels of schooling among the 280 students in Amherst are high school (110 | 39.3%), middle school (74 | 26.4%), and elementary school (70 | 25.0%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	2	0.7%
Kindergarten	15	5.4%
Elementary School	70	25.0%
Middle School	74	26.4%
High School	110	39.3%
College / Undergraduate	9	3.2%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	280	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Amherst

Out of a total of 280 students who are enrolled in schools in Amherst, 26 (9.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 254 (90.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (67.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 126 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	126 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	63 (90.0%)	7 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	9 (32.1%)	19 (67.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	254 (90.7%)	26 (9.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Amherst

Education (10 | 18.5%), arts & humanities (9 | 16.7%), business (8 | 14.8%), liberal arts & history (7 | 13.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (6 | 11.1%) are the most common fields of study among 54 individuals in Amherst who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	4	7.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	6	11.1%
Physical & Health Sciences	6	11.1%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	4	7.4%
Business	8	14.8%
Education	10	18.5%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	7	13.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	9	16.7%
Total	54	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Amherst

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Amherst

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Amherst are males with 3 vehicles (62, accounting for 34.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (28, making up 33.7%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	58 (32.0%)	26 (14.1%)
2 Vehicles	54 (29.8%)	61 (33.2%)
3 Vehicles	62 (34.3%)	28 (15.2%)
4 Vehicles	2 (1.1%)	69 (37.5%)
5 or more Vehicles	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	181 (100.0%)	184 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Amherst

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Amherst are 15 to 19 minutes (97 commuters, 28.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (71 commuters, 21.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (44 commuters, 13.1%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	24	7.1%
5 to 9 Minutes	71	21.1%
10 to 14 Minutes	44	13.1%
15 to 19 Minutes	97	28.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	40	11.9%
25 to 29 Minutes	11	3.3%
30 to 34 Minutes	12	3.6%
35 to 39 Minutes	2	0.6%
40 to 44 Minutes	2	0.6%
45 to 59 Minutes	12	3.6%
60 to 89 Minutes	20	5.9%
90 or more Minutes	2	0.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Amherst

The most common commute times in Amherst are 5 to 9 minutes (58 commuters, 33.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (83 commuters, 50.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	22 (12.9%)	2 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes	58 (33.9%)	13 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes	15 (8.8%)	29 (17.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes	14 (8.2%)	83 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	10 (5.9%)	30 (18.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes	9 (5.3%)	2 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes	11 (6.4%)	1 (0.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	12 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	14 (8.2%)	6 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Amherst

The most frequent times of departure to work in Amherst are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (53, 31.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (77, 46.4%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	12 (7.0%)	5 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	53 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	21 (12.3%)	5 (3.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	30 (17.5%)	77 (46.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	7 (4.1%)	44 (26.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	15 (8.8%)	13 (7.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	25 (14.6%)	11 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)
Total	171 (100.0%)	166 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Amherst

Occupancy by Ownership in Amherst

Of the total 251 dwellings in Amherst, owner-occupied units account for 195 (77.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 56 (22.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	195	77.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	56	22.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	251	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Amherst

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	80	31.9%
2-Person Household	59	23.5%
3-Person Household	24	9.6%
4+ Person Household	88	35.1%
Total Housing Units	251	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Amherst

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	59 (73.8%)	21 (26.3%)
2-Person Household	51 (86.4%)	8 (13.6%)
3-Person Household	15 (62.5%)	9 (37.5%)
4+ Person Household	70 (79.5%)	18 (20.4%)
Total Housing Units	195 (77.7%)	56 (22.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Amherst

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	65 (89.0%)	8 (11.0%)
High School Diploma	59 (70.2%)	25 (29.8%)
College/Associate Degree	38 (64.4%)	21 (35.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	33 (94.3%)	2 (5.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Amherst

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	46	18.3%
35 to 44 Years	28	11.2%
45 to 54 Years	71	28.3%
55 to 64 Years	31	12.3%
65 to 74 Years	58	23.1%
75 to 84 Years	14	5.6%
85 Years and Over	3	1.2%
Total	251	100.0%

Housing Finances in Amherst

Median Income by Occupancy in Amherst

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	195 (77.7%)	$54,375
Renter-Occupied	56 (22.3%)	$51,923
Average	251 (100.0%)	$52,067

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Amherst

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	15 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	6 (3.1%)	2 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	39 (20.0%)	3 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	24 (12.3%)	3 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	26 (13.3%)	48 (85.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	42 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	27 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	195 (100.0%)	56 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Amherst

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	63 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	85 (43.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	40 (20.5%)	14 (25.0%)
$800 to $999	5 (2.6%)	7 (12.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	195 (100.0%)	56 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Amherst

Housing Structures in Amherst

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	230	91.6%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	7	2.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	14	5.6%
Total	251	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Amherst

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	188 (81.7%)	42 (18.3%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	7 (50.0%)	7 (50.0%)
Total	195 (77.7%)	56 (22.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Amherst

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	13 (23.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	100 (51.3%)	35 (62.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms	81 (41.5%)	8 (14.3%)
8 or more Rooms	12 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	195 (100.0%)	56 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Amherst

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	115 (59.0%)	11 (19.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	80 (41.0%)	42 (75.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)
Total	195 (100.0%)	56 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Amherst

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	5 (2.6%)	3 (5.4%)
1 Vehicle	36 (18.5%)	33 (58.9%)
2 Vehicles	71 (36.4%)	18 (32.1%)
3 or more Vehicles	83 (42.6%)	2 (3.6%)
Total	195 (100.0%)	56 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Amherst

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Amherst

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	189	6
Median Property Value	$36,800	$0
Median Household Income	$47,188	$0
Monthly Housing Costs	$374	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$544	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Amherst

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	112 (59.3%)	3 (50.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	61 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	16 (8.5%)	3 (50.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	189 (100.0%)	6 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Amherst

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	30 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	39 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	24 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	26 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	38 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	25 (13.2%)	4 (66.7%)
$150,000 or more	4 (2.1%)	2 (33.3%)
Total	189 (100.0%)	6 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Amherst

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	152 (80.4%)	95,000 (1,583,333.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x	14 (7.4%)	6 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	8 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more	15 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	189 (100.0%)	6 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Amherst

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	113 (59.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	29 (15.3%)	3 (50.0%)
$800 to $1,499	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	189 (100.0%)	6 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Amherst

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Amherst

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	190 (76.6%)	58 (23.4%)
19 to 25 Years	17 (23.6%)	55 (76.4%)
26 to 34 Years	48 (38.1%)	78 (61.9%)
35 to 44 Years	8 (5.0%)	152 (95.0%)
45 to 54 Years	67 (53.2%)	59 (46.8%)
55 to 64 Years	51 (58.0%)	37 (42.0%)
65 to 74 Years	84 (89.4%)	10 (10.6%)
75 Years and older	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	533 (54.3%)	449 (45.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Amherst

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	190 (76.6%)	58 (23.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	17 (23.6%)	55 (76.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Amherst

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	58 (87.9%)	8 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999	138 (29.2%)	334 (70.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	148 (74.0%)	52 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	114 (70.4%)	48 (29.6%)
$100,000 and over	75 (91.5%)	7 (8.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Amherst

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	29 (78.4%)	8 (21.6%)
6 to 18 Years	170 (68.5%)	20 (8.1%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	17 (23.6%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	48 (38.1%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	67 (53.2%)
55 to 64 Years	19 (21.6%)	49 (55.7%)
65 to 74 Years	82 (87.2%)	46 (48.9%)
75 Years and over	31 (100.0%)	14 (45.2%)
Total	331 (33.7%)	277 (28.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Amherst

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	32 (24.1%)	11 (9.7%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	28 (25.5%)	25 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years	15 (34.1%)	23 (46.0%)
75 Years and over	5 (21.7%)	4 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Amherst

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	12 (10.9%)	9 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years	4 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	9 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	3 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	32 (24.1%)	11 (9.7%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (6.4%)	16 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years	11 (25.0%)	23 (46.0%)
75 Years and over	5 (21.7%)	4 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.7%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	10 (22.7%)	10 (20.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Amherst

Computing Device Access in Amherst

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	172	68.5%
Smartphone	241	96.0%
Tablet	79	31.5%
No Computing Device	8	3.2%
Total	251	100.0%

Internet Access in Amherst

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	97	38.7%
Cellular Data Only	84	33.5%
Satellite Internet	16	6.4%
No Internet	52	20.7%
Total	251	100.0%

Amherst Summary

Amherst, Texas is a small town located in Lamb County, Texas. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Llano Estacado, a vast region of flat, arid land in the Southwestern United States. The town was founded in 1891 and named after the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. The population of Amherst was 1,093 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Amherst is located at 34°25'25" North, 102°17'45" West (34.423, -102.296). It is situated on the eastern edge of the Llano Estacado, a vast region of flat, arid land in the Southwestern United States. The town is located at an elevation of 3,093 feet (943 m).

The climate in Amherst is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). The average annual precipitation is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm).

History

Amherst was founded in 1891 and named after the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. The town was originally established as a stop on the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway. The town was incorporated in 1909.

In the early 20th century, Amherst was a center of the cotton industry. The town was also home to a large number of sheep and cattle ranches.

Economy

The economy of Amherst is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several cotton gins, as well as a number of sheep and cattle ranches. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Amherst was 1,093. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in Amherst was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $14,000. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Amherst?

Total Population of Amherst is 1,015.

What is the Total Male Population of Amherst?

Total Male Population of Amherst is 427.

What is the Total Female Population of Amherst?

Total Female Population of Amherst is 588.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Amherst?

There are 72.62 Males per 100 Females in Amherst.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Amherst?

There are 137.70 Females per 100 Males in Amherst.

What is the Median Population Age in Amherst?

Median Population Age in Amherst is 37.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Amherst

Average Family Size in Amherst is 5.1 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Amherst

Average Household Size in Amherst is 3.9 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Amherst?

Per Capita income in Amherst is $16,542.

What is the Median Family Income in Amherst?

Median Family Income in Amherst is $51,821.

What is the Median Household income in Amherst?

Median Household Income in Amherst is $52,067.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Amherst?

Income or Wage Gap in Amherst is 46.2%.

Women in Amherst earn 53.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Amherst?

Family Income Deficit in Amherst is $14,768.

Families that are below poverty line in Amherst earn $14,768 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Amherst?

Inequality or Gini Index in Amherst is 0.33.

How Large is the Labor Force in Amherst?

There are 370 People in the Labor Forcein in Amherst.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Amherst?

48.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Amherst.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Amherst?

Unemployment Rate in Amherst is 1.4%.