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Amherst

New Hampshire · 726 residents · 0.726 sq mi
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Amherst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,286. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $544,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
726
−4%since 2023
from 756 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
−1%since 2023
from 39.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
462547632717802201020202024Amherst
2024726
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,286
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $165,714 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,287
−4%since 2023
from $116,743 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+1%since 2023
from 0.539 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $482,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(34)
Asian1.5%(11)
Other3.2%(24)
Diversity Score21.4%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(32)
Asian1.7%(12)
Other3.4%(25)
Diversity Score22.2%(161)
Diversity Score
22
+4%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
54.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−20%since 2023
from 38.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
52.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst, New Hampshire?

Amherst, New Hampshire has about 726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amherst, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Amherst, New Hampshire earns about $154,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amherst, New Hampshire expensive?

In Amherst, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $544,600.

How educated are people in Amherst, New Hampshire?

About 67.3% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherst, New Hampshire?

About 0.0% of people in Amherst, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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