Amherst, TX Employment

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51%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
16%
Household income NAT. AVG.
36%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAmherstTexasNational
Income per capita$14,601$27,828$29,829
Median household income$46,597$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$52,375$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,000$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$30,341$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$16,799$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate3.0%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level37.3%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Amherst is 51% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Amherst is 16% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Amherst is 36% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Amherst is 147% higher than the national average

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      $31,061 $46,597 $93,194
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      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Amherst median earnings by income bracket

      Amherst employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.6%9.6%
      Manufacturing sector8.0%8.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services16.0%16.0%
      Public administration5.9%5.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.0%8.0%
      Education, health & social services2.7%2.7%
      Other50.0%50.0%

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      Amherst, TX1,050$46,59715.8%

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      Source: The Amherst, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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