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Accessing public records in Amherst, VA

Amherst is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Amherst County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Amherst County Sheriff's Office and Amherst Police Department. Lynchburg is one of the larger near by cities.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Amherst residents.

Virginia Department of Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Virginia Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): Manages records related to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, and driving records.

Virginia Department of Historic Resources: Houses historical records, manuscripts, and other materials relevant to the history of Virginia and its residents.

In addition, State Police: Amherst County. may contain records for residents of Amherst.

Complete public record stats in Amherst, VA

Crime rates in Amherst, VA

Primary law enforecment agencies in Amherst

Name Type County City
Amherst County Sheriff's Office County Amherst
Amherst Police Department City Amherst Amherst
On average, overall crime occurs -83% less than the national average and is solved 39% of the time. In Amherst, the most common crime is Aggravated Assault but is still -67% lower than the national average. And Homicide occurs at a lower rate of -100% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Amherst Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 87.9 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 2.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 63.64%
Amherst's per capita rate is -67% less than national rate.

-67%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 103.8 | Last Year Count: 1 | 5-Year Average Count: 2.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 61.54%
Amherst's per capita rate is -73% less than national rate.

-73%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 8 | Last Year Count: 1 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Amherst's per capita rate is -90% less than national rate.

-90%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Amherst's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 0 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Amherst's per capita rate is -100% less than national rate.

-100%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 71.9 | Last Year Count: 1 | 5-Year Average Count: 1.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 33.33%
Amherst's per capita rate is -73% less than national rate.

-73%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 8 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 100%
Amherst's per capita rate is -97% less than national rate.

-97%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 319.5 | Last Year Count: 5 | 5-Year Average Count: 8 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.5%
Amherst's per capita rate is -77% less than national rate.

-77%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 8 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 0.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 100%
Amherst's per capita rate is -80% less than national rate.

-80%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 399.4 | Last Year Count: 6 | 5-Year Average Count: 10 | Solved (5yr ave): 22%
Amherst's per capita rate is -80% less than national rate.

-80%

Income distribution in Amherst, VA

The household income level of $25,000 To $35,000 is 146% more common than the national average, making up 19.2% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -85% less common than the national average, making up 2.6% of the population in Amherst.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Amherst is -33.23% less than National Ave.)

2.1%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Amherst is 23.62% higher than National Ave.)

3%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Amherst is -1.76% less than National Ave.)

3.8%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Amherst is 34.48% higher than National Ave.)

4.9%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Amherst is 51.11% higher than National Ave.)

5.8%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Amherst is 146.26% higher than National Ave.)

19.2%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Amherst is 10.79% higher than National Ave.)

12%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Amherst is -23.94% less than National Ave.)

12.1%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Amherst is -21% less than National Ave.)

9.6%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Amherst is 58.7% higher than National Ave.)

24.9%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Amherst is -85.21% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Education levels in Amherst, VA

The education level of Highschool is 53% more common than the national average, making up 37.5% of the population. And the education level of Some College is -30% less common than the national average, making up 18.8% of the population in Amherst.

Less Than Highschool (Amherst is 40.01% higher than National Ave.)

15.2%

Highschool (Amherst is 53.89% higher than National Ave.)

37.5%

Some College (Amherst is -30.68% less than National Ave.)

18.8%

Bachelors (Amherst is -13.23% less than National Ave.)

17.8%

Graduate Degree (Amherst is -19.97% less than National Ave.)

10.7%

College Or Above (Amherst is -15.89% less than National Ave.)

28.5%

Stem Degree (Amherst is -15.31% less than National Ave.)

36%

Socioeconimics in Amherst, VA

In Amherst, the Widowed percent is 160% higher than the national average, making up 13.8% of the population. And Limited English percent is -100% lower than the national average, making up 0% of the population.

Married (Amherst is 3.98% higher than National Ave.)

46.4%

Divorced (Amherst is 35.86% higher than National Ave.)

16.6%

Never Married (Amherst is -31.67% less than National Ave.)

23.3%

Widowed (Amherst is 160.72% higher than National Ave.)

13.8%

Home Ownership (Amherst is 9.9% higher than National Ave.)

65.3%

Rent Burden (Amherst is -26.93% less than National Ave.)

21.9%

Labor Force Participation (Amherst is -14.41% less than National Ave.)

53.4%

Unemployment Rate (Amherst is -78.66% less than National Ave.)

1.2%

Disabled (Amherst is 125.19% higher than National Ave.)

27%

Poverty (Amherst is -53.01% less than National Ave.)

5.9%

Limited English (Amherst is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Commute Time (Amherst is -24.72% less than National Ave.)

19.4%

Health Uninsured (Amherst is 16.77% higher than National Ave.)

9.6%

Demograhics in Amherst, VA

White (Amherst is 24.1% higher than National Ave.)

78.4%

Black (Amherst is 59.93% higher than National Ave.)

20.3%

Hispanic (Amherst is -56.69% less than National Ave.)

8.4%

Multiple (Amherst is -90.19% less than National Ave.)

0.7%

Other (Amherst is -96.66% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Pacific (Amherst is -0.07% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Asian (Amherst is -96.82% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Native (Amherst is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Amherst, VA

Age Under 10 (Amherst is -50.58% less than National Ave.)

5.8%

Age 10 To 19 (Amherst is -7.17% less than National Ave.)

11.8%

Age 20s (Amherst is -33.31% less than National Ave.)

9.1%

Age 30s (Amherst is 4.72% higher than National Ave.)

14%

Age 40s (Amherst is -30.96% less than National Ave.)

8.3%

Age 50s (Amherst is 8.6% higher than National Ave.)

13.4%

Age 60s (Amherst is 37.61% higher than National Ave.)

15%

Age 70s (Amherst is 107.22% higher than National Ave.)

13.5%

Age Over 80 (Amherst is 148.86% higher than National Ave.)

9.1%

General info in Amherst, VA

County Name Amherst
Population 2,504
Population Proper 2,504
Density 203.3
Age Median 51.00 (Amherst is 38.12% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 2.78 (Amherst is -11.55% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 44.00 (Amherst is -15.8% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 26,556.00 (Amherst is -25.87% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 175,531.00 (Amherst is -44.67% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 640.00 (Amherst is -48.23% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 21.90 (Amherst is -26.93% less than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Amherst and Amherst County

Name Type County City
Amherst County Sheriff's Office County Amherst
Amherst Police Department City Amherst Amherst
State Police: Amherst County State Police Amherst

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