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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Amherst Metro

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA · 1 counties · 152,251 residents · 527.236 sq mi
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Amherst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,098. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $142,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

152,251
+4%since 1990
from 146,568 in 1990
1990 – 2025
289 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+13%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
145K150K154K159K164K1990201020202024Amherst
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,098
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,154 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,685
+50%since 1990
from $14,414 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$142,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$631
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
35.0% rent
3.1
−22%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(137,585)
Black1.7%(2,426)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3,764)
Asian3.1%(4,473)
Diversity Score20.1%(29,392)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(136,319)
Black1.8%(2,740)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5,212)
Asian3.4%(5,158)
Diversity Score20.6%(31,407)
21
+3%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 152,251 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA earns about $46,098 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 $142,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

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

About 37.9% 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 9.4% 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 5,683 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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