Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst: Town in Massachusetts
About
Amherst is a town located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 37,819 and a population density of 1,360 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,643 inhabitants.
The town was created 322 years ago in 1702.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| Population : | 40,643 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Hampshire County |
| Postal code : | 01002 |
| Area : | 27.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 295 feet / 90 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1703 (322 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 07:03:44 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,462 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amherst is located at 42°22'2"N 72°31'7"W (42.3672300, -72.5185200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Amherst
- Arcachon
- Kanegasaki (1993 )
Demographics
The population of Amherst increased by 6.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 34,874 | - | |
| 2010 | 37,819 | 7.79% | census |
| 2011 | 39,052 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,016 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,670 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,781 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,887 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,011 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,492 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,757 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,924 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,643 | 1.77% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Amherst
1 The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Groff Park
83 Mill Ln, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Beneski Museum of Natural History
11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Puffers Falls
Mill River,, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Amherst Farm Winery
529 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Amherst
1 USDA Rural Development
451 West St #2, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 United States Agri Department
463 West St, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 US Department-Agriculture
441 West St, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 The Department of Agriculture
Slobody Building, 101 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Amherst (58)
People born in Amherst, including politician Gideon Lee, actress Julie McNiven, ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice, .
List
- Ifeoma Dieke (Scottish association football player) she was born in 25/02/1981
- Helen Hunt Jackson (novelist, poet, writer, activist) she was born in 15/10/1830
- George Lessey (actor, film director) he was born in 08/06/1875
- Michael E. Mann (American physicist and climatologist) he was born in 28/12/1965
- J Mascis (American musician) he was born in 10/12/1965
- Jamila Wideman (American basketball player) she was born in 16/10/1975
- Silas Wright (American politician (1795-1847)) he was born in 24/05/1795
- Bertram Boltwood (American geologist) he was born in 27/07/1870
- Stuart Symington (American politician (1901-1988)) he was born in 26/06/1901
- Jair Lynch (gymnast) he was born in 02/10/1971
- Carl S. Ehrlich (American archaeologist) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Chester Ashley (American politician (1790-1848)) he was born in 01/06/1790
- Ebenezer Mattoon (American politician (1755-1843)) he was born in 19/08/1755
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach (American actor) he was born in 19/03/1977
- Edward Dickinson (American politician (1803-1874)) he was born in 01/01/1803
- Solomon Strong (American politician (1780-1850)) he was born in 02/03/1780
- Orra White Hitchcock (American botanical artist (1796-1863)) she was born in 08/03/1796
- Jonathan Hamblen he was born in 26/11/1975
Schools in Amherst
College & universities near Amherst, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Amherst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Pleasan Post Office | Amherst (MA) | 01002 |
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Other cities in Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 28,362 | County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Amherst Center | 19,065 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| South Hadley | 17,539 | City in Massachusetts |
| Easthampton | 15,750 | City in Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Belchertown | 15,103 | City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Ware | 9,897 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| North Amherst | 6,819 | Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Granby | 6,262 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Southampton | 6,162 | Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Hadley | 5,327 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| South Amherst | 4,994 | Village in the United States |
| Hatfield | 3,243 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamsburg | 2,462 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Huntington | 2,159 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westhampton | 1,630 | Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Pelham | 1,305 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Amherst distances to largest Massachusetts cities
