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Amherst, New Hampshire Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Amherst is 11,300, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown moderately due to suburban development and its proximity to Nashua and Manchester.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1760
  • County: Hillsborough County
  • Land area: 34.7 square miles
  • Population density: 326 people per square mile
  • Area code: 603
  • Zip code: 03031

Geography and Location

Amherst is located in southern New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County, about 12 miles northwest of Nashua and 20 miles south of Manchester. The town is part of the greater Nashua-Manchester metropolitan area and has become a popular residential community for commuters. Amherst is known for its historic district, with well-preserved colonial-era buildings. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.7 years
Median household income: $89,384
Median house value: $207,800

Population by Race

Races in Amherst:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Chinese (0.7%)

Ancestries: Irish (22.4%), English (21.5%), German (15.4%), Italian (10.5%), French (9.0%), French Canadian (6.5%).

Elevation: 268 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amherst

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 55.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amherst town

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 72.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

5.0% Foreign born (1.9% Europe, 1.5% Asia, 1.1% North America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amherst:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amherst:

  • MANCHESTER (about 15 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)
  • LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 37 miles; BEDFORD, MA; Abbreviation: BED)
  • WORCESTER REGIONAL (about 45 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Abbreviation: ORH)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amherst:

  • BOIRE FIELD (about 11 miles; NASHUA, NH; Abbreviation: ASH)
  • HAWTHORNE-FEATHER AIRPARK (about 23 miles; HILLSBORO, NH; Abbreviation: 8B1)
  • FITCHBURG MUNI (about 24 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; Abbreviation: FIT)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amherst:

  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 19 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251)
  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 23 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,660)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL (about 25 miles; LOWELL, MA; Full-time enrollment: 8,373)
  • BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; WALTHAM, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,444)
  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; GARDNER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; BEDFORD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,501)
  • MERRIMACK COLLEGE (about 38 miles; NORTH ANDOVER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,384)

Schools

Public high school in Amherst:

  • SOUHEGAN COOP HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,036; Location: 412 BOSTON POST RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amherst:

  • AMHERST MIDDLE (Students: 866; Location: CROSS RD; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • HAROLD H WILKINS (Students: 553; Location: BOSTON POST RD; Grades: 01 – 04)
  • CLARK SCHOOL (Students: 276; Location: FOUNDRY ST; Grades: KG – 01)

Private primary/middle schools in Amherst:

  • SUNRISE CHILDREN’S CENTER (Students: 171; Location: PO BOX 370; Grades: PK – KG)
  • SONSHINE INN KDG. & PRESCHOOL (Students: 107; Location: 134 HOLLIS ROAD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • KIDS’ INN OF AMHERST (Students: 65; Location: 67 RT 101A; Grades: PK – KG)
  • SUNRISE TOO! (Students: 51; Location: PO BOX 370; Grades: PK – KG)
  • REGIONAL SERVICES ED CENTER SUNRISE CENT (Students: 48; Location: 94 ROUTE 101A; Grades: KG – KG)

Libraries

Library in Amherst:

  • AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY (Operating income: $584,395; Location: 14 MAIN STREET; 69,092 books; 2,078 audio materials; 1,340 video materials; 227 serial subscriptions)

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