Amherst, Virginia — Population by Race
Population by Race
Breakdown of the population of Amherst, Virginia by race. Sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1778 | 70.9% |
| Black | 673 | 26.8% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Other | -18 | -0.7% |