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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Amherst Metro

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA · 1 counties · 146,568 residents · 527.236 sq mi
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Amherst is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,154. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $134,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

146,568
−4%vs 2000
vs 152,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
278 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
−11%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
145K150K154K159K164K1990201020202024Amherst
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,154
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,098 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,414
−34%vs 2000
vs $21,685 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$134,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$526
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $631 in 2000
US average: $450
62.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.0% in 2000
37.7% rent
3.9
+27%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(137,585)
Black1.7%(2,426)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3,764)
Asian3.1%(4,473)
Other1.4%(2,084)
Diversity Score20.1%(29,392)
20
−3%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA has about 146,568 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA earns about $34,154 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 $134,700, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

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

About 31.9% 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 10.7% of people in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA live below the federal poverty line.

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

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