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Amherst

New Hampshire · 697 residents · 0.726 sq mi
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Amherst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,346. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $578,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
697
−8%since 2019
from 754 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
960 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 1,039 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
−6%since 2019
from 45.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
462547632717802201020202024Amherst
2024726
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,346
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $142,031 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$124,445
+19%since 2019
from $104,246 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$578,600
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $325,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.3% in 2019
17.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+67%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(603)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(38)
Asian3%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.7%(151)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
52.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+19%since 2019
from 31.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst, New Hampshire?

Amherst, New Hampshire has about 697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Amherst, New Hampshire earns about $151,346 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 $578,600.

How educated are people in Amherst, New Hampshire?

About 79.0% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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