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Amherst, TX
City in Lamb County, Texas.
Population
902
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
0
Amherst and its ZIP codes
Amherst at a glance
- Amherst is about 8.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,611 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $35,500 (87% below Texas) and median rent is $779 a month.
Local data for Amherst, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amherst, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,611
Poverty rate
47.9%
Median home value
$35,500
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (673), German Americans (49), Guatemalan Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamb County. PPP loans are for Amherst.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,806
4,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,498
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.4M
FY 2026, $6,546 per person
How people get to work
Amherst, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amherst, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amherst, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.4%
U.S. 11.1% +18.3 pts
Cities near Amherst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SudanCity | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| LittlefieldCity | 7.6 mi | 6.3 |
| EarthCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| SpadeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| SpringlakeTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| WhitharralCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| OltonCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| AntonCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| MuleshoeCity | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| MortonCity | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| Opdyke WestTown | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amherst, TX in?
- Amherst is in Lamb County, Texas.
- What is the population of Amherst, TX?
- About 902 people live in Amherst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amherst?
- Nearby places include Sudan (7.3 mi), Littlefield (7.6 mi), Earth (16 mi), Spade (16 mi), Springlake (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023