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 323 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3672,-72.5185 |
| Altitude | 295 feet / 90 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1703 (323 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:19:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,462 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Amherst is located at 42°22'2"N 72°31'7"W (42.3672300, -72.5185200).
Amherst map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Amherst
Official Website- 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
1The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Phone: +14135596300 | Website available
2Groff Park
83 Mill Ln, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Phone: +14132593065 | Website available
3Beneski Museum of Natural History
11 Barrett Hill Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Phone: +14135422165 | Website available
4Puffers Falls
Mill River,, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
5Amherst Farm Winery
529 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Phone: +14132531400 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Amherst
1USDA Rural Development
451 West St #2, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Phone: +14132534300 | Website available
2United States Agri Department
463 West St, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Phone: +14132532403 | Website available
3US Department-Agriculture
441 West St, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Phone: +14132532414 | Website available
4The Department of Agriculture
Slobody Building, 101 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, United States View details
Website available
People born in Amherst (58)
People born in Amherst, including politician Gideon Lee, actress Julie McNiven, ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Amherst, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164465 | Amherst College | Amherst (MA) | 01002-5000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Amherst, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Amherst.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Pleasan Post Office | Amherst (MA) | 01002 |
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- Amherst, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 254 people.
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