Amherst is a city located in Lamb County Texas. Amherst has a 2024 population of 650. Amherst is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 670 in 2020.
The average household income in Amherst is $59,096 with a poverty rate of 46.74%. The median age in Amherst is 37.4 years: 27.9 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amherst was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 800 | 78.82% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 11.23% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 27 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 251 | 3.91 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 116 | 5.9 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.1 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 27 | 3.63 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Female | 18 | 5.61 | 100 | 0 |
5.11
Average Family Size
3.91
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 12.16% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 5.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 0.91% |
| High School Graduate | 326 | 49.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 13.07% |
| Some College | 82 | 12.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 414 | 269 | 4 |
| White | 196 | 191 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 42 | 0 |
| Black | 43 | 27 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,313 | $42,188 | $19,193 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,750 | $33,542 | $11,806 |
| Overall | $28,472 | $40,938 | $19,063 |
| Some College | $33,056 | $36,875 | $30,568 |
$28,472
Average Earnings
$40,938
Average Male
$19,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.37% of Amherst residents speak only English, while 59.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 703 | 436 | 62.02% |
| Multiple | 114 | 65 | 57.02% |
| White | 216 | 19 | 8.8% |
| Other | 27 | 11 | 40.74% |
| Black | 61 | 4 | 6.56% |
46.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.51%
Male Poverty Rate
60%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amherst is Hispanic, with 62.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amherst is Black, with 6.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 68.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 58.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.94% |
| Some College | 11.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 46.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,821 | $60,847 |
| Households | $52,067 | $59,096 |
| Married Families | $51,842 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,944 | $54,840 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 3.51% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.41%
Born in Amherst
65.42%
Native Born
34.58%
Foreign Born
30.54%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
65.42% of Amherst residents were born in the United States, with 52.41% having been born in Texas. 30.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 625 | -5 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 630 | -5 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 635 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 640 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 645 | -5 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 650 | -5 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 655 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 659 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 660 | -10 | -1.49% |
| 2020 | 670 | 9 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 661 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 667 | -12 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | 679 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 681 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 683 | -11 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 694 | -6 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 700 | -13 | -1.82% |
| 2012 | 713 | -6 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 719 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 720 | 0 | 0% |