Demographics & People — Amherst, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 913 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 240 |
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| Family Households | 160 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.68 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 738 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 691 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 713 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 703 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 682 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 150 |
| American | 70 |
| German | 70 |
| Italian | 19 |
| English | 14 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 14 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 290 |
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| Spanish | 603 |
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| Population 5+ | 893 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 25 |
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| Population 18+ | 739 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Amherst, Texas.
