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Amherst County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Amherst County has 31,962 residents, up 2.1% since 2020 (+1.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 847 households moved in and 743 moved out (+104 net), bringing in a net $9.6M of income. Median household income is $68,724, the median home $212,400 and median rent $871 a month.
In Virginia: 60th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 44th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 67th of 133 counties for median household income · 89th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Amherst County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg city, VA | 236 | $11.2M |
| Campbell County, VA | 89 | $4.2M |
| Bedford County, VA | 52 | $3.1M |
| Nelson County, VA | 34 | $1.7M |
| Appomattox County, VA | 27 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Amherst County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg city, VA | 199 | $9.0M |
| Campbell County, VA | 99 | $4.4M |
| Bedford County, VA | 64 | $5.0M |
| Nelson County, VA | 29 | $1.1M |
| Appomattox County, VA | 28 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.