Amherst Population

2010–2026

204

2026 projection

1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Amherst. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202620400.00%
2025204-10.49%
2024205+41.99%
202320100.00%
2022201-10.50%
202120200.00%
2020202-5120.16%
2019253-10.39%
2018254+31.20%
2017251+31.21%

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Amherst Demographics

35.9median age

Median age

Female42.3 yrs
Male30.9 yrs

Adults

184
59 seniors · 32%125 other adults

Sex

Female 43% · 117Male 57% · 155

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Amherst Income

$69,125median household income

Median household income

$69,125

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,955

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.9%

About 1 in 34 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Amherst Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%67%56%
Never married21%20%23%
Divorced11%12%10%
Widowed5%1%9%
Separated<1%0%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201