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Amherst, Massachusetts Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Amherst is 39,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The town has seen steady growth due to its status as a college town, home to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1759
  • County: Hampshire County
  • Land area: 27.8 square miles
  • Population density: 1,402 people per square mile
  • Area code: 413
  • Zip codes: 01002, 01003

Geography and Location

Amherst is located in western Massachusetts, in Hampshire County, within the Pioneer Valley. The town is known for its prestigious educational institutions, including the University of Massachusetts Amherst, one of the largest public universities in New England. Amherst is a vibrant college town with a rich cultural scene and is surrounded by scenic landscapes, including the Holyoke Range. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 21.8 years
Median household income: $40,017
Median house value: $177,000

Population by Race

Races in Amherst:

  • White Non-Hispanic (76.7%)
  • Hispanic (6.2%)
  • Black (5.1%)
  • Chinese (3.4%)
  • Two or more races (3.4%)
  • Other race (2.9%)
  • Asian Indian (1.6%)
  • Other Asian (1.4%)
  • Korean (1.3%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Japanese (0.6%)
  • Vietnamese (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Irish (19.6%), English (12.4%), German (10.1%), Italian (9.7%), Polish (6.6%), French (5.2%).

Elevation: 295 feet

Map of Amherst, MA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amherst

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 68.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 41.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amherst town

  • Never married: 64.9%
  • Now married: 26.8%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 4.7%

13.2% Foreign born (7.7% Asia, 2.2% Europe, 2.1% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Amherst:

  • UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES (UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Amherst:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amherst:

  • WESTOVER ARB/METROPOLITAN (about 14 miles; SPRINGFIELD/CHICOPEE, MA; Abbreviation: CEF)
  • BARNES MUNI (about 20 miles; WESTFIELD/SPRINGFIELD, MA; Abbreviation: BAF)
  • BRADLEY INTL (about 33 miles; WINDSOR LOCKS, CT; Abbreviation: BDL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amherst:

  • NORTHAMPTON (about 7 miles; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Abbreviation: 7B2)
  • TURNERS FALLS (about 14 miles; MONTAGUE, MA; Abbreviation: 0B5)
  • METROPOLITAN (about 20 miles; PALMER, MA; Abbreviation: PMX)

Amtrak station:
AMHERST (RAILROAD ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Amherst:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST (Full-time enrollment: 21,468; Public; Website: www.umass.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • AMHERST COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,687; Location: PO BOX 5000; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.amherst.edu)
  • HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,175; Location: 893 WEST ST; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.hampshire.edu)
  • SKILLS (Location: 150 FEARING ST; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Amherst:

  • SMITH COLLEGE (about 10 miles; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,053)
  • MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE (about 11 miles; SOUTH HADLEY, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,029)
  • HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; HOLYOKE, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,747)
  • WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE (about 18 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,285)
  • SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE (about 19 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,176)
  • SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,026)
  • WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 27 miles; WESTFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,058)

Schools

Public high school in Amherst:

  • AMHERST REGIONAL HIGH (Students: 1,378; Location: 21 MATTOON STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amherst:

  • AMHERST REGIONAL MS (Students: 663; Location: 170 CHESTNUT STREET; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • FORT RIVER ELEMENTARY (Students: 481; Location: 70 SO EAST STREET; Grades: PK – 06)
  • WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY (Students: 424; Location: 71 STRONG STREET; Grades: KG – 06)
  • CROCKER FARM ELEMENTARY (Students: 358; Location: 280 WEST STREET; Grades: PK – 06)
  • MARKS MEADOW LABORATORY (Students: 199; Location: 813 NO. PLEASANT STREET; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle schools in Amherst:

  • THE COMMON SCHOOL (Students: 121; Location: PO BOX 2248; Grades: PK – KG)
  • AMHERST MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 89; Location: 27 POMEROY LANE; Grades: UG – UG)

Libraries

Library in Amherst:

  • JONES LIBRARY, INC. (Operating income: $1,654,677; Location: 43 AMITY STREET; 193,088 books; 11,777 audio materials; 7,418 video materials; 301 serial subscriptions)

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