Amherst town is located in Hillsborough County New Hampshire. Amherst town has a 2024 population of 11,861. Amherst town is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,752 in 2020.
The average household income in Amherst town is $188,562 with a poverty rate of 4.24%. The median age in Amherst town is 45.9 years: 45.5 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amherst town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,206 | 95.24% |
| Two or more races | 336 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 178 | 1.51% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,481 | 2.63 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 3,155 | 3.07 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 1,007 | 1.11 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 228 | 2.89 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 91 | 3.49 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
90.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 0.57% |
| Associates Degree | 765 | 9.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,058 | 36.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,352 | 27.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,169 | 13.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 1,050 | 12.44% |
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 | 7,991 | 7,963 | 5,107 |
| Hispanic | 211 | 191 | 121 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 176 | 103 |
| Asian | 141 | 141 | 133 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,975 | $135,772 | $56,441 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,391 | $119,538 | $72,420 |
| High School Graduate | $49,016 | $57,261 | $36,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,546 | $110,905 | $56,717 |
| Some College | $56,651 | $74,231 | $50,469 |
$77,546
Average Earnings
$110,905
Average Male
$56,717
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.09% of Amherst town residents speak only English, while 4.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,025 | 412 | 3.74% |
| Hispanic | 405 | 85 | 20.99% |
| Multiple | 336 | 16 | 4.76% |
| Other | 40 | 7 | 17.5% |
4.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.25%
Male Poverty Rate
3.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amherst town is Hispanic, with 20.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amherst town is White, with 3.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.67% |
| High School | 11.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.46% |
| Some College | 0.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.41% |
| Male Employed | 1.85% |
| Female Employed | 0.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $175,112 | $215,597 |
| Households | $151,375 | $188,562 |
| Married Families | $184,618 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,428 | $90,399 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.9%
Male Marriage Rate
64.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
718
Number of Veterans
614
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 260 |
| First Gulf War | 161 |
| Second Gulf War | 146 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 222 |
| 75+ | 184 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
31.61%
Born in Amherst town
95.02%
Native Born
4.98%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
3.48%
Naturalized
95.02% of Amherst town residents were born in the United States, with 31.61% having been born in New Hampshire. 1.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,771 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 11,789 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 11,807 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 11,825 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 11,843 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 11,861 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 11,879 | -18 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 11,897 | 64 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 11,833 | 81 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 11,752 | 345 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 11,407 | 90 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 11,317 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 11,322 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 11,323 | 21 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 11,302 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 11,304 | 27 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 11,277 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 11,275 | 30 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 11,245 | 41 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 11,204 | 0 | 0% |