Demographics in Amherst Town, MA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Amherst Town?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

35,472

Male

17,079

48.1%

Female

18,393

51.9%

Median Age

21.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

67.8%

Black

4.7%

Hispanic

8.9%

Asian

13.8%

Two or More

11.3%

Other

1.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

24.3%

High School or Higher

27.1%

Foreign Born

15.8%

Veterans

1.2%

Married

19.2%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Amherst Town, MA has a population of 35,472 with a median age of 21.3. The racial makeup is 67.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 13.8% Asian. About 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 15.8%.