Amherst Town city is located in Hampshire County Massachusetts. Amherst Town city has a 2024 population of 35,472. Amherst Town city is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Amherst Town city is $109,232 with a poverty rate of 24.11%. The median age in Amherst Town city is 21.3 years: 21.5 years for males, and 21.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amherst Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,069 | 67.85% |
| Asian | 4,903 | 13.82% |
| Two or more races | 4,000 | 11.28% |
| Black or African American | 1,675 | 4.72% |
| Other race | 681 | 1.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.14% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,039 | 2.21 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Non Family | 5,112 | 1.67 | 24.6 | 75.4 |
| Married | 3,137 | 3 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 620 | 2.74 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 170 | 2.04 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
45.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 0.89% |
| Associates Degree | 578 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,530 | 21.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,071 | 52.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,003 | 8.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 1,133 | 9.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,414 | 8,229 | 6,502 |
| Hispanic | 1,172 | 1,110 | 682 |
| 2+ Races | 1,106 | 1,106 | 629 |
| Asian | 1,057 | 995 | 793 |
| Black | 540 | 507 | 310 |
| Other Race | 297 | 268 | 201 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 77.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,792 | $81,667 | $44,638 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,912 | $78,125 | $65,634 |
| High School Graduate | $36,602 | $43,728 | $29,855 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,662 | $59,449 | $52,038 |
| Some College | $40,965 | $47,609 | $36,983 |
$57,662
Average Earnings
$59,449
Average Male
$52,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78% of Amherst Town city residents speak only English, while 22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,232 | 3,552 | 24.96% |
| Multiple | 2,416 | 610 | 25.25% |
| Hispanic | 2,081 | 567 | 27.25% |
| Asian | 1,509 | 259 | 17.16% |
| Black | 856 | 179 | 20.91% |
| Other | 605 | 139 | 22.98% |
| Native | 51 | 43 | 84.31% |
24.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.81%
Male Poverty Rate
23.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amherst Town city is Native, with 84.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amherst Town city is Asian, with 17.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.8% |
| High School | 21.27% |
| Some College | 9.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 62.85% |
| Female Employed | 27.08% |
| Male Employed | 18.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,949 | $171,105 |
| Households | $65,938 | $109,232 |
| Married Families | $158,807 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,955 | $58,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
19.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
416
Number of Veterans
399
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Vietnam | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 75+ | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 1.47% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 1.74% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 1.61% |
| Black | 26 | 1.65% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.16%
Born in Amherst Town city
84.24%
Native Born
15.76%
Foreign Born
9.27%
Non Citizen
6.49%
Naturalized
84.24% of Amherst Town city residents were born in the United States, with 47.16% having been born in Massachusetts. 9.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,472 | 0 | 0% |