Amherst, NYPublished Date: December 23, 2024Amherst is located in Erie County, New York and has a population of 129,577. The poverty rate in Amherst is 9.2% 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 3.6% while the Erie County unemployment rate is 5%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.6% |
| Female | | 51.4% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | 39.1 |
| Erie | | 40.1 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | $87,280 |
| Erie | | $68,014 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | $262,314 |
| Erie | | $197,821 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | $1,278 |
| Erie | | $984 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Amherst | | 9.2% |
| Erie | | 13.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 78.5%
▩ Black or African American 5.7%
▩ Asian 9.6%
▩ Native 0.3%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 1.1%
▩ Hispanic 4.5%
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