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Amherst Town-Northampton, MA · 1 counties · 164,065 residents (2025 est.) · 527.236 sq mi
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The short version

Amherst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162,028
+6%since 2000
from 152,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+9%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:164,065 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
145K150K154K159K164K1990201020202024Amherst
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,001
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,098 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,568
+110%since 2000
from $21,685 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+8%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+45%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(136,319)
Black1.8%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5,212)
Asian3.4%(5,158)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(31,407)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(130,171)
Black2.5%(4,019)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(11,964)
Asian5.3%(8,547)
Other4.5%(7,327)
Diversity Score43%(69,606)
Segregation Score29.7%(48,153)
Diversity Score
43
+108%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
−14%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

AmherstCENTRAL40,920NorthamptonCENTRAL31,047
What's inside

1 component county

Hampshire CountyCENTRAL164,065
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA?

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA has about 162,028 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA?

The typical household in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA earns about $87,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amherst Town-Northampton, MA expensive?

In Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, the median home is worth about $390,300, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA?

About 11.3% of people in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amherst Town-Northampton, MA grown since 1990?

Yes, Amherst Town-Northampton, MA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,460 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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