| Place Name | Amherst |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24521 |
| County | Amherst County |
| Area Code(s) | 434 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 2,385 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.42% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 72.95% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Lynchburg, VA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Virginia 6th |
| House of Delegates Districts | 24 |
| State Senate Districts | 22 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 72.95% |
| African American | 18.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0.19% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 7.84% |