Amherst Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
35,472
Population
1,284/sq mi density
$65,938
Median Income
$29,347 per capita
$454,000
Home Value
$470,511 Zillow
$1,570
Median Rent
41.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 9.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$454,000 home value, $1,570/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
35,472
Census 2023
Population Density
1,284
per square mile
Land Area
27.6
square miles (71.5 km²)
Median Age
21.3 yrs
45% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 13.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
67.9%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian
13.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 20.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78%
Spanish
20.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.8%
Veterans
1.3%
78% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.7%
33% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.4%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.6%
70% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.461
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 35,472 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,284 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 21.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 13.8% |
Language
| English Only | 78.0% |
| Spanish | 20.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.8% |
| Veterans | 1.3% |
| Disability | 8.7% |
| Health Insurance | 97.4% |
| Uninsured | 2.6% |
| Broadband Access | 92.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.461 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |