Amherst, NEPublished Date: December 23, 2024Amherst is located in Buffalo County, Nebraska and has a population of 247. The poverty rate in Amherst is 3.2% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Amherst is 9.5% while the Buffalo County unemployment rate is 2.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 57.5% |
| Female | | 42.5% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | 36 |
| Buffalo | | 34.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | $63,929 |
| Buffalo | | $70,093 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | $129,754 |
| Buffalo | | $217,179 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | $642 |
| Buffalo | | $885 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | 3.2% |
| Buffalo | | 11.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 98%
▩ Black or African American 0%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0.8%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 1.6%
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