Amherst Town, MA Demographics

A map of Amherst Town's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	24,953	24,135	65.4%	61.5%
Asian	5,459	6,975	14.3%	17.8%
Hispanic	3,429	3,807	9.0%	9.7%
Multiracial	2,495	1,842	6.5%	4.7%
Black	1,810	2,228	4.7%	5.7%
Native American/Other	36	276	0.1%	0.7%

Amherst Town, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 38,182, a slight decrease from the 39,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.4% White, 14.3% Asian, 9.0% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Amherst Town, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Amherst Town has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Amherst Town, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Amherst Town is ranked the 40th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Amherst Town was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Amherst Town's White Population

24,953 residents of Amherst Town, or 65.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Amherst Town is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Amherst Town ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst Town's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Amherst Town's population has increased from 61.5% to 65.4%.

Amherst Town is less White than neighboring Hatfield (87.4% White), Granby (97.6% White), Belchertown (87% White), South Deerfield (80.9% White), and Northampton (78.6% White).

Amherst Town's Black Population

1,810 residents of Amherst Town, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Amherst Town is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Amherst Town ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst Town's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Black residents' share of Amherst Town's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.7%.

Amherst Town is more Black than neighboring Hatfield (0.8% Black), Granby (0% Black), South Deerfield (0% Black), and Northampton (2.7% Black). Amherst Town is less Black than neighboring Belchertown (6.7% Black).

Amherst Town's Asian Population

5,459 residents of Amherst Town, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Amherst Town is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Amherst Town ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst Town's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Asian residents' share of Amherst Town's population has decreased from 17.8% to 14.3%.

Amherst Town is more Asian than neighboring Hatfield (0% Asian), Granby (0% Asian), Belchertown (1.2% Asian), South Deerfield (2.7% Asian), and Northampton (3.8% Asian).

Amherst Town's Hispanic Population

3,429 residents of Amherst Town, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Amherst Town is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Amherst Town ranks 40th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst Town's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Amherst Town's population has decreased from 9.7% to 9.0%.

Amherst Town is more Hispanic than neighboring Hatfield (5.4% Hispanic), Granby (0% Hispanic), and Belchertown (0% Hispanic). Amherst Town is less Hispanic than neighboring South Deerfield (16.4% Hispanic), and Northampton (9.2% Hispanic).

Amherst Town's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Amherst Town, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Amherst Town is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Amherst Town ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst Town's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Amherst Town's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Amherst Town is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granby (0% Native American/Other), and South Deerfield (0% Native American/Other). Amherst Town is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hatfield (0.6% Native American/Other), Belchertown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Northampton (0.7% Native American/Other).

Amherst Town's Multiracial Population

2,495 residents of Amherst Town, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Amherst Town is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Amherst Town ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst Town's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Amherst Town's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.5%.

Amherst Town is more Multiracial than neighboring Hatfield (5.8% Multiracial), Granby (2.4% Multiracial), Belchertown (4.2% Multiracial), South Deerfield (0% Multiracial), and Northampton (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.