Amherst, MA Demographics
What is the population of Amherst?
There are 22,947 residents in Amherst, with a median age of 23. Of this, 48.96% are males and 51.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.12% of the resident pool in Amherst, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.17%. Additionally, 10.7% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,068 people in Amherst currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 22,947 | -14.2% |
| Male Population | 11,234 | -13.8% |
| Female Population | 11,713 | -14.6% |
Male Population 48.96%
Female Population 51.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 23 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 18,845 | -14.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,646 | -16.9% |
| Not Citizen | 2,456 | -11.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.12%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.17%
Not Citizen 10.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 696 | -12.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,706 | -14.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,444 | -10.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,995 | -8.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,068 | -16.8% |
Moved from Abroad 3.04%
Moved from Same County 24.91%
Moved from Same State 23.76%
Moved from Different State 8.71%
Same House as Last Year 39.58%
What are the employment statistics in Amherst?
White-collar workers make up 90.52% of the working population in Amherst, while blue-collar employees account for 9.48%. There are also 547 entrepreneurs in Amherst (6.07% of the workforce); 3,900 workers employed in private companies (43.28%); and 2,854 people working in governmental institutions (31.67%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,158 | -19.0% |
| Blue Collar | 854 | -18.5% |
White Collar 90.52%
Blue Collar 9.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 547 | -23.9% |
| Private Companies | 3,900 | -12.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,854 | -24.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,711 | -20.5% |
Self Employees 6.07%
Private Companies 43.28%
Governmental Workers 31.67%
Not for Profit Companies 18.99%
How many households are there in Amherst?
There are a total of 4,204 households in Amherst, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 45.43% of these Amherst households, while non-family units account for the remaining 54.57%. Additionally, 19.96% of households have children and 80.04% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,204 | -11.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,910 | -18.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,294 | -6.2% |
Family Households 45.43%
Non-Family Households 54.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 839 | -26.5% |
| Households without Children | 3,365 | -7.3% |
Households with Children 19.96%
Households without Children 80.04%
What are the median and average incomes in Amherst?
The average annual household income in Amherst is $113,448, while the median household income sits at $74,265 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $93,549, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,057. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,402 and $91,170, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $113,448 | 11.8% |
| Median Household Income | $74,265 | 14.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -19 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,426 | -15.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Amherst?
There are 4,962 housing units in Amherst, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 4,204 occupied housing units in Amherst, 48.26% are owner-occupied, while 51.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $446,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,613 per month in Amherst.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,962 | -9.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,212 | -12.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 74 | -28.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 249 | -19.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 596 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 914 | -13.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 840 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 399 | -32.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 316 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 358 | 43.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,204 | -11.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,029 | -10.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,176 | -13.1% |
Owner Occupied 48.26%
Renter Occupied 51.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,117 | -10.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 912 | -10.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $446,900 | 12.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $414,900 | 9.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,613 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 55.05%
Without Mortgage 44.95%
What is the level of education in Amherst?
Approximately 17.91% of the population in Amherst holds a high school degree (that's 1,332 residents), while 12.01% have attained a college certificate (893 locals) and 24.71% have a bachelor's degree (1,838 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 71 | -22.0% |
| Some High School | 1,332 | -26.1% |
| Some College | 893 | -11.6% |
| Associate Degree | 490 | -26.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,838 | -14.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,814 | -11.6% |
No High School 0.95%
Some High School 17.91%
Some College 12.01%
Associate Degree 6.59%
Bachelor's Degree 24.71%
Graduate Degree 37.83%
What is the marital status of Amherst residents?
A total of 17,258 people in Amherst have never been married (which represents 78.61% of the total population), while 3,440 of them are wedded (15.67%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 100 (0.46%) and 835 (3.8%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 17,258 | -14.1% |
| Married | 3,440 | -15.1% |
| Separated | 100 | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 322 | -22.6% |
| Divorced | 835 | 835.0% |
Never Married 78.61%
Married 15.67%
Separated 0.46%
Widowed 1.47%
Divorced 3.8%
What are the most common means of transportation in Amherst?
The top three means of transportation people in Amherst use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 3,416 residents commute by car, 2,313 prefer going to work by walking and 574 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,416 | -18.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 574 | -33.5% |
| Railroad | 10 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 196 | -38.0% |
| TaxiCab | 26 | -13.3% |
| Walk | 2,313 | -17.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Amherst by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.