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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Amherst Metro

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA · 1 counties · 158,080 residents · 527.236 sq mi
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Amherst is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,505. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $262,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158,080
+4%since 2000
from 152,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
145K150K154K159K164K1990201020202024Amherst
2024162K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,505
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,098 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,367
+31%since 2000
from $21,685 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(136,249)
Black2.2%(3,547)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(7,455)
Asian4.5%(7,123)
Other2.1%(3,285)
Diversity Score31%(48,992)
Diversity Score
31
+50%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 158,080 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA earns about $59,505 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 $262,200, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

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

About 41.3% 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 11.7% 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 11,512 residents, a change of about 8 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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