Also See Amherst, NH: ZIP Codes & Maps
The Amherst CDP(1) had a population of 741 as of July 1, 2024.
The primary coordinate point for Amherst is located at latitude 42.8615 and longitude -71.6254 in Hillsborough County. The formal boundaries for the Amherst Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.73 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Hillsborough County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Amherst Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Amherst Census Designated Place is located within Town of Amherst, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hillsborough County.
POPULATION | |
---|---|
Total Population | 741 (100%) |
Population in Households | 741 (100.0%) |
Population in Families | 650 (87.7%) |
Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
Population Density | 1,020 |
Diversity Index2 | 21 |
INCOME | |
Median Household Income | $175,071 |
Average Household Income | $204,891 |
% of Income for Mortgage4 | 21% |
Per Capita Income | $69,680 |
Wealth Index5 | 222 |
Socioeconomic Status Index6 | High (73.6) |
HOUSING | |
---|---|
Total HU (Housing Units) | 264 (100%) |
Owner Occupied HU | 238 (90.2%) |
Renter Occupied HU | 14 ( 5.3%) |
Vacant Housing Units | 12 ( 4.5%) |
Median Home Value | $587,413 |
Average Home Value | $617,857 |
Housing Affordability Index3 | 103 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
Total Households | 252 |
Average Household Size | 2.94 |
Family Households | 204 |
Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
---|---|---|
Population | 1.45% | -0.03% |
Households | 0.67% | 0.39% |
Families | 0.29% | |
Median Household Income | 2.70% | |
Per Capita Income | 3.07% | |
Owner Occupied HU | 0.25% |
The table below compares Amherst to the other 100 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Hampshire by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
---|---|---|
Total Population | # 74 | 27th |
Population Density | # 29 | 72nd |
Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
Housing Affordability Index | # 85 | 85th |
Per Capita Income | # 10 | 91st |
Diversity Index | # 45 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Hampshire Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions