Amherst, VA Employment

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12%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
8%
Household income NAT. AVG.
68%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$33,487$34,967$29,829
Median household income$59,516$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$72,500$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$35,000$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$37,353$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$21,175$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate1.5%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level6.8%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Amherst is 12% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Amherst is 8% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Amherst is 68% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Amherst is 55% lower than the national average

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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Amherst median earnings by income bracket

      Amherst employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.0%12.0%
      Manufacturing sector17.6%17.6%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services10.1%10.1%
      Public administration2.7%2.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.0%4.0%
      Education, health & social services18.7%18.7%
      Other30.7%30.7%

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      Amherst, VA2,581$59,5167.6%

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