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CITY · 2010 ACS

Amherst

New Hampshire · 613 residents · 0.726 sq mi
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Amherst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,507. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $430,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
−8%vs 2011
vs 667 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
844 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 919 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
−7%vs 2011
vs 48.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
462547632717802201020202024Amherst
2024726
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,507
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $105,431 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,717
−22%vs 2011
vs $61,161 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.454 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $492,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,647 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−26.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+33.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+3%vs 2011
vs 4.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(22)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 27.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
Female
50.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.0% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst, New Hampshire?

Amherst, New Hampshire has about 613 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Amherst, New Hampshire earns about $89,507 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 $430,000, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Amherst, New Hampshire?

About 75.3% 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 5.4% of people in Amherst, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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