Amherst, NH

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Amherst Overview

682
TOTAL POPULATION
299
MALE POPULATION
383
FEMALE POPULATION
78.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
128.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$114,973
PER CAPITA INCOME
$154,688
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$144,940
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
333
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Amherst Zip Codes

Amherst Area Codes

Race in Amherst

The most populous races in Amherst are White / Caucasian (632 | 92.7%), Two or more Races (50 | 7.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 | 4.3%).
Race in Amherst
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino294.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian63292.7%
Two or more Races507.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total682100.0%

Ancestry in Amherst

The most populous ancestries reported in Amherst are English (214 | 31.4%), Irish (187 | 27.4%), German (103 | 15.1%), French (84 | 12.3%), and European (54 | 7.9%), together accounting for 94.1% of all Amherst residents.
Ancestry in Amherst
Ancestry# Population% Population
American81.2%
Dominican294.3%
English21431.4%
European547.9%
French8412.3%
French Canadian456.6%
German10315.1%
Hungarian71.0%
Irish18727.4%
Iroquois111.6%
Italian213.1%
Polish253.7%
Portuguese91.3%
Scotch-Irish507.3%
South American Indian294.3%
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Immigrants in Amherst

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Amherst came from Caribbean (11 | 1.6%), Dominican Republic (11 | 1.6%), and Latin America (11 | 1.6%), together accounting for 4.8% of all Amherst residents.
Immigrants in Amherst
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean111.6%
Dominican Republic111.6%
Latin America111.6%
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Sex and Age in Amherst

Sex and Age in Amherst

The most populous age groups in Amherst are 60 to 64 Years (54 | 18.1%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (57 | 14.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Amherst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (9.4%)9 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Years12 (4.0%)37 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Years12 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years26 (8.7%)26 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years24 (8.0%)15 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years15 (5.0%)46 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Years45 (15.0%)43 (11.2%)
40 to 44 Years6 (2.0%)5 (1.3%)
45 to 49 Years12 (4.0%)11 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)27 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years27 (9.0%)23 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years54 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years21 (7.0%)57 (14.9%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)26 (6.8%)
75 to 79 Years17 (5.7%)15 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)14 (3.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)21 (5.5%)
Total299 (100.0%)383 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Amherst

Median Family Size in Amherst

Median Family Size in Amherst
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple182 (91.5%)3.18
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother17 (8.5%)2.35
Total Families199 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Amherst

Median Household Size in Amherst
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple182 (71.9%)3.23
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother17 (6.7%)2.35
Non-family54 (21.3%)-
Total Households253 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Amherst

Out of a total of 253 households in Amherst, 199 (78.7%) are family households, while 54 (21.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 86, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 54.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Amherst
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-54 (21.3%)
2-Person Households46 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households86 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households67 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (78.7%)54 (21.3%)

Female Fertility in Amherst

Fertility by Age in Amherst

Average fertility rate in Amherst is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 186.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Amherst
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)186.0
Total11 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Amherst

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Amherst
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Amherst

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Amherst
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)186.0
Total11 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Amherst

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Amherst
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Amherst

Income Overview in Amherst

Per Capita Income in Amherst is $114,973, while median incomes of families and households are $154,688 and $144,940 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income682$114,973
Median Family Income199$154,688
Mean Family Income199$360,162
Median Household Income253$144,940
Mean Household Income253$304,728
Income Deficit199$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6820.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)682100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6820.55

Earnings by Sex in Amherst

Earnings by Sex in Amherst
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male209 (57.1%)$104,861
Female157 (42.9%)$0
Total366 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Amherst

The most common earnings brackets in Amherst are $100,000+ for men (130 | 62.2%) and $100,000+ for women (43 | 27.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Amherst
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (12.4%)24 (15.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)11 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)27 (17.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)11 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)15 (9.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99924 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9994 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)10 (6.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (7.2%)4 (2.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
$100,000+130 (62.2%)43 (27.4%)
Total209 (100.0%)157 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Amherst

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Amherst
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$120,532$0

Family Income in Amherst

Family Income Brackets in Amherst

According to the Amherst family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Amherst
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99931.5%
$50,000 to $74,999147.0%
$75,000 to $99,999199.5%
$100,000 to $149,9994623.1%
$150,000 to $199,9995025.1%
$200,000+6733.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Amherst

4-person families (67 | 33.7%) account for the highest median family income in Amherst with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (55 | 27.6%) have the highest median income of $64,514 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Amherst
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families55 (27.6%)$129,028
3-Person Families77 (38.7%)$162,813
4-Person Families67 (33.7%)$250,001
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total199 (100.0%)$154,688

Family Income by Number of Earners in Amherst

Family Income by Number of Earners in Amherst
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17 (8.5%)$0
1 Earner67 (33.7%)$141,477
2 Earners85 (42.7%)$171,458
3+ Earners30 (15.1%)$0
Total199 (100.0%)$154,688

Household Income in Amherst

Household Income Brackets in Amherst

With 67 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Amherst, accounting for 26.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Amherst
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99972.8%
$35,000 to $49,99931.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994015.8%
$75,000 to $99,999197.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995822.9%
$150,000 to $199,9995923.3%
$200,000+6726.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Amherst

The median household income in Amherst is $144,940, with the highest median household income of $163,875 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 94 households (37.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Amherst
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years69 (27.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years94 (37.1%)$163,875
65+ Years90 (35.6%)$143,095
Total253 (100.0%)$144,940

Poverty in Amherst

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Amherst

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Amherst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Amherst

According to the poverty statistics in Amherst, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Amherst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years39 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years51 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years12 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years81 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)
75 Years and over17 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total299 (100.0%)383 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Amherst

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Amherst
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Amherst

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Amherst
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Amherst

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Amherst
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Amherst

Employment by Class of Employer in Amherst

Among the 322 employed individuals in Amherst, private company employees (183 | 56.8%), local government employees (50 | 15.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (46 | 14.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Amherst
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18356.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)329.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations4614.3%
Local Government Employees5015.5%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers113.4%
Total322100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Amherst

Employment Status by Age in Amherst
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years23 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years30 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total333 (59.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Amherst

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Amherst
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma45 (43.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (83.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Amherst

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Amherst are Computers, Engineering & Science (113 | 33.9%), Architecture & Engineering (70 | 21.0%), Community & Social Service (37 | 11.1%), Education Instruction & Library (37 | 11.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (35 | 10.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Amherst

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Amherst, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Community & Social Service (78.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Amherst
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science70 (62.0%)43 (38.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 29 (78.4%)8 (21.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library29 (78.4%)8 (21.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)135 (62.8%)80 (37.2%)
Total (Overall)183 (54.9%)150 (45.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Amherst are , and Personal Care & Service (5 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Amherst

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Amherst
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)183 (54.9%)150 (45.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Amherst are Sales & Related (83 | 24.9%), and Office & Administration (30 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Amherst

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Amherst
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related48 (57.8%)35 (42.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total (Category)48 (42.5%)65 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)183 (54.9%)150 (45.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Amherst

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Amherst
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)183 (54.9%)150 (45.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Amherst

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Amherst
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)183 (54.9%)150 (45.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Amherst

Employment Industries in Amherst

The major employment industries in Amherst include Educational Services (60 | 18.0%), Manufacturing (54 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (47 | 14.1%), Professional & Scientific (34 | 10.2%), and Information (33 | 9.9%).
Employment Industries in Amherst

Employment Industries by Sex in Amherst

The Amherst industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (91.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Amherst
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific31 (91.2%)3 (8.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services41 (68.3%)19 (31.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total183 (54.9%)150 (45.1%)

Education in Amherst

School Enrollment in Amherst

The most common levels of schooling among the 152 students in Amherst are kindergarten (65 | 42.8%), high school (52 | 34.2%), and middle school (12 | 7.9%).
School Enrollment in Amherst
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool32.0%
Kindergarten6542.8%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School127.9%
High School5234.2%
College / Undergraduate85.3%
Graduate / Professional127.9%
Total152100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Amherst

Out of a total of 152 students who are enrolled in schools in Amherst, 100 (65.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 52 (34.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Amherst
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old6 (15.0%)34 (85.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds26 (50.0%)26 (50.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total52 (34.2%)100 (65.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Amherst

Social sciences (85 | 22.0%), engineering (70 | 18.1%), psychology (61 | 15.8%), business (50 | 13.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (21 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 386 individuals in Amherst who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Amherst
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural215.4%
Physical & Health Sciences133.4%
Psychology6115.8%
Social Sciences8522.0%
Engineering7018.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies123.1%
Science & Technology143.6%
Business5013.0%
Education194.9%
Literature & Languages194.9%
Liberal Arts & History153.9%
Visual & Performing Arts30.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities41.0%
Total386100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Amherst

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Amherst

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Amherst are males with 2 vehicles (96, accounting for 52.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (87, making up 69.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Amherst
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle60 (32.8%)15 (10.8%)
2 Vehicles96 (52.5%)87 (62.6%)
3 Vehicles27 (14.7%)37 (26.6%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Amherst

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Amherst are 60 to 89 minutes (58 commuters, 26.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (42 commuters, 19.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (33 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Amherst
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes41.8%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes156.9%
15 to 19 Minutes177.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2913.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes3315.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes219.6%
45 to 59 Minutes4219.2%
60 to 89 Minutes5826.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Amherst

The most common commute times in Amherst are 30 to 34 minutes (33 commuters, 25.0%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (27 commuters, 31.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Amherst
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes15 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (19.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes26 (19.7%)3 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes33 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (24.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes27 (20.4%)15 (17.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes31 (23.5%)27 (31.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Amherst

The most frequent times of departure to work in Amherst are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (37, 28.0%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (38, 43.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Amherst
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM31 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31 (23.5%)5 (5.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)10 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)38 (43.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM37 (28.0%)30 (34.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Amherst

Occupancy by Ownership in Amherst

Of the total 253 dwellings in Amherst, owner-occupied units account for 231 (91.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 22 (8.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Amherst
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23191.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units228.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units253100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Amherst

Occupancy by Household Size in Amherst
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5421.3%
2-Person Household4618.2%
3-Person Household8634.0%
4+ Person Household6726.5%
Total Housing Units253100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Amherst

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Amherst
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household39 (72.2%)15 (27.8%)
2-Person Household42 (91.3%)4 (8.7%)
3-Person Household83 (96.5%)3 (3.5%)
4+ Person Household67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units231 (91.3%)22 (8.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Amherst

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Amherst
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree32 (91.4%)3 (8.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher179 (90.4%)19 (9.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Amherst

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Amherst
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years197.5%
35 to 44 Years5019.8%
45 to 54 Years3815.0%
55 to 64 Years5622.1%
65 to 74 Years3212.7%
75 to 84 Years3714.6%
85 Years and Over218.3%
Total253100.0%

Housing Finances in Amherst

Median Income by Occupancy in Amherst

Median Income by Occupancy in Amherst
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied231 (91.3%)$153,813
Renter-Occupied22 (8.7%)$61,333
Average253 (100.0%)$144,940

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Amherst

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Amherst
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)3 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (10.8%)15 (68.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99954 (23.4%)4 (18.2%)
$150,000 or more126 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Amherst

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Amherst
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49932 (13.9%)15 (68.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99961 (26.4%)7 (31.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49971 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99925 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more42 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Amherst

Housing Structures in Amherst

Housing Structures in Amherst
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21183.4%
Single Unit, Attached155.9%
2 Unit Apartments155.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments83.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments41.6%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total253100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Amherst

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Amherst
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (91.3%)22 (8.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Amherst

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Amherst
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)15 (68.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms18 (7.8%)7 (31.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms28 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms185 (80.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Amherst

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Amherst
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)4 (18.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas19 (8.2%)18 (81.8%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene212 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Amherst

Household Vehicle Usage in Amherst
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle45 (19.5%)15 (68.2%)
2 Vehicles150 (64.9%)7 (31.8%)
3 or more Vehicles36 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Amherst

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Amherst

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units100131
Median Property Value$566,200$436,000
Median Household Income$144,643$79
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$42
Real Estate Taxes$9,643$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Amherst

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Amherst
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99932 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)93 (71.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99968 (68.0%)9 (6.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)29 (22.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total100 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Amherst

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Amherst
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9997 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (21.0%)19 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more47 (47.0%)33 (25.2%)
Total100 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Amherst

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Amherst
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x27 (27.0%)164,188 (125,334.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)46 (35.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x41 (41.0%)57 (43.5%)
4.0x or more32 (32.0%)20 (15.3%)
Total100 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Amherst

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Amherst
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total100 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Amherst

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Amherst

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Amherst
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total682 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Amherst

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Amherst
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Amherst

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Amherst
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99918 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99955 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over553 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Amherst

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Amherst
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years38 (44.7%)47 (55.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)99 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years104 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)
75 Years and over67 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total209 (30.6%)644 (94.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Amherst

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Amherst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)42 (60.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)56 (51.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.8%)
75 Years and over8 (47.1%)14 (28.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Amherst

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)29 (26.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)38 (55.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)27 (24.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Amherst: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)38 (55.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Amherst

Computing Device Access in Amherst

Computing Device Access in Amherst
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop253100.0%
Smartphone253100.0%
Tablet19677.5%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total253100.0%

Internet Access in Amherst

Internet Access in Amherst
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24496.4%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet93.6%
Total253100.0%

Amherst Summary

Amherst is a town located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 11,201 at the 2010 census. Amherst is located in the southern part of the state, just north of Nashua and the Massachusetts border. It is part of the greater Manchester-Nashua metropolitan area.

History

The area that is now Amherst was first settled in 1733 by settlers from Massachusetts. The town was originally known as "Narragansett Number 3" and was part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1741, the town was incorporated as "Amherst" after the British general Lord Jeffrey Amherst.
In the 19th century, Amherst was a center of the woolen industry. The town was also home to several mills, including the Amherst Cotton Mill, which was built in 1845. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1877, but was rebuilt and continued to operate until the early 20th century.

Geography

Amherst is located at 42°51′N 71°30′W (42.845, -71.500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.6 km2), of which 24.1 square miles (62.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water, comprising 0.41% of the town.
The highest point in Amherst is the summit of Pack Monadnock, at 2,290 feet (698 m) above sea level. The town is drained by the Souhegan River.

Economy

Amherst is home to several businesses, including the Amherst Country Club, the Amherst Golf Course, and the Amherst Country Store. The town is also home to several technology companies, including the software company Autodesk, the computer hardware company Dell, and the software company Oracle.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 11,201 people, 4,541 households, and 2,945 families residing in the town. The population density was 463.3 people per square mile (179.1/km2). There were 4,817 housing units at an average density of 199.3 per square mile (76.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 4,541 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $63,917, and the median income for a family was $76,917. Males had a median income of $50,000 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $30,917. About 2.7% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Amherst?
Total Population of Amherst is 682.
What is the Total Male Population of Amherst?
Total Male Population of Amherst is 299.
What is the Total Female Population of Amherst?
Total Female Population of Amherst is 383.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Amherst?
There are 78.07 Males per 100 Females in Amherst.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Amherst?
There are 128.09 Females per 100 Males in Amherst.
What is the Median Population Age in Amherst?
Median Population Age in Amherst is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Amherst
Average Family Size in Amherst is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Amherst
Average Household Size in Amherst is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Amherst?
Per Capita income in Amherst is $114,973.
What is the Median Family Income in Amherst?
Median Family Income in Amherst is $154,688.
What is the Median Household income in Amherst?
Median Household Income in Amherst is $144,940.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Amherst?
Inequality or Gini Index in Amherst is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Amherst?
There are 333 People in the Labor Forcein in Amherst.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Amherst?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Amherst.