AMHERST, MA  01002

Total Population: 24,726

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Median Home Value

$449,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,411

Across all households

Median Age

27 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

73.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)8.5%
Two or More Races6.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

13.1%

65 Years and Over

16.0%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.4%

No Health Insurance

1.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

97.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

73.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

38.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,411

Mean Household Income

$111,345

Per Capita Income

$43,548

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$449,000

Median Rent

$1,561/mo

Total Housing Units

11,089

Owner-Occupied

48.7%

Renter-Occupied

51.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Married Couple Households

35.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

28.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.6%

Average Household Size

2.23

Broadband Internet Access

92.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 01002.