Lynchburg Reporter

Of the 31,381 citizens living in Amherst County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Amherst County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 75.8% or 23,792 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 18.6% and totaled 5,825 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Amherst County is 3% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Amherst County.

	Estimated Total
White	23,792
African American	5,825
Multiracial	917
Some Other Race	359
American Indian or Alaska Native	251
Asian	219
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	18

Source: US Census Bureau