Amherst town is located in Erie County New York. Amherst town has a 2024 population of 131,279. Amherst town is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 1.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 129,353 in 2020.
The average household income in Amherst town is $117,917 with a poverty rate of 9.17%. The median age in Amherst town is 39.1 years: 36.6 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amherst town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101,679 | 78.47% |
| Asian | 12,443 | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 7,400 | 5.71% |
| Two or more races | 6,203 | 4.79% |
| Other race | 1,402 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 427 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.02% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 52,137 | 2.33 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 24,547 | 3.05 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 21,287 | 1.27 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 4,631 | 3.04 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Male | 1,672 | 3.1 | 66 | 34 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,287 | 2.62% |
| Associates Degree | 8,290 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,175 | 27.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,275 | 28.97% |
| High School Graduate | 12,611 | 14.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,313 | 2.65% |
| Some College | 12,308 | 14.11% |
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 | 71,534 | 68,637 | 41,010 |
| Asian | 7,197 | 6,448 | 5,048 |
| Black | 4,273 | 4,017 | 1,467 |
| Hispanic | 2,599 | 1,935 | 929 |
| 2+ Races | 2,074 | 1,885 | 1,059 |
| Other Race | 698 | 484 | 186 |
| Native American | 275 | 271 | 206 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 74.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,604 | $78,629 | $50,963 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,880 | $94,386 | $75,603 |
| High School Graduate | $40,289 | $51,380 | $27,051 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,213 | $35,193 | $29,350 |
| Overall | $59,761 | $70,262 | $51,382 |
| Some College | $46,242 | $54,869 | $39,911 |
$59,761
Average Earnings
$70,262
Average Male
$51,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.76% of Amherst town residents speak only English, while 15.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94,478 | 6,115 | 6.47% |
| Asian | 11,420 | 2,730 | 23.91% |
| Multiple | 5,719 | 1,018 | 17.8% |
| Black | 5,956 | 919 | 15.43% |
| Hispanic | 5,136 | 753 | 14.66% |
| Other | 1,190 | 145 | 12.18% |
| Native | 357 | 38 | 10.64% |
9.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.49%
Male Poverty Rate
9.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amherst town is Asian, with 23.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amherst town is White, with 6.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.24% |
| High School | 10.73% |
| Some College | 7.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.56% |
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
| Female Employed | 4.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,182 | $152,556 |
| Households | $87,280 | $117,917 |
| Married Families | $140,938 | $168,390 |
| Non Families | $48,750 | $65,308 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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
5,180
Number of Veterans
4,926
Male Veterans
254
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,980 |
| Second Gulf War | 759 |
| First Gulf War | 673 |
| Korea | 521 |
| World War II | 400 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,007 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,293 |
| 35 to 54 | 762 |
| 55 to 64 | 762 |
| 18 to 34 | 356 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,618 | 5.49% |
| Black | 350 | 5.92% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 2.65% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 24 | 6.88% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
74.19%
Born in Amherst town
87.17%
Native Born
12.83%
Foreign Born
6.23%
Non Citizen
6.6%
Naturalized
87.17% of Amherst town residents were born in the United States, with 74.19% having been born in New York. 6.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 132,359 | 216 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 132,143 | 216 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 131,927 | 216 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 131,711 | 216 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 131,495 | 216 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 131,279 | 216 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 131,063 | 216 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 130,847 | -7 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 130,854 | 1,501 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 129,353 | 3,272 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 126,081 | -33 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 126,114 | 589 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 125,525 | 176 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 125,349 | 649 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 124,700 | 401 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 124,299 | 653 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 123,646 | 403 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 123,243 | 388 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 122,855 | 492 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 122,363 | 0 | 0% |