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Amherst County, Virginia

3 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 4 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
31,485
Median household income
$68,724
±3,768
Unemployed
4.7%
710 of 15,253 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
84.5%
10,729 of 12,694 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Amherst County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Amherst31,273 (2021)Po Box 390, AmherstWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 1

Cities, towns and villages in Amherst County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Town of Amherst2,152 (2021)Po Box 280, AmherstWebsite

Special districts 1

Special districts in Amherst County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Robert E Lee Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation7631A Richmond Hwy, AppomattoxWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Amherst County Public Schools

    School district9 schools

    153 Washington St, Amherst, VA, 24521

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Pike Park Farmers Market

    194 2nd Street Amherst, VA, 24521

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Four Seasons Farmers Market

    206 South Main Street Amherst, VA, 24521

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Second Street Farmer's Market

    219 Second Street Amherst, VA, 24521

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • The Market at Second Stage

    194 Second Street, Amherst, VA, 24521

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2023-04-17. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.