Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Amherst County Virginia Avg US Average
Median Household Income $66,762 $91,409 $78,145
Median Personal Income $66,762 $91,409 $78,145
Average income growth 5.1% 5.1% 5.1%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Amherst County
United States
Year Amherst County United States

Economic Inequality in Amherst County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Amherst County Virginia Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.523 0.565 0.570
Male Median Income $61,417 $76,014 $67,746
Female Median Income $47,608 $60,748 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 22.5% 20.1% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Amherst County Virginia Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 3.8% 4.2% 5.2%
Working from Home 9.2% 16.2% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 21 23 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Amherst County
United States
Year Amherst County United States