Statistic Amherst New Hampshire National
Population 656 1,359,711 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 903 153 91
Median age 46.0 42.4 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.1:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 66% 58% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 54% 40% 43%
Speak English 98% 92% 79%
Speak Spanish 0% 2% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Amherst is 490% higher than New Hampshire
  • The median age in Amherst is 8% higher than New Hampshire
  • In Amherst 100.00% of the population is White
  • In Amherst 0.00% of the population is Black
  • In Amherst 0.00% of the population is Asian

Compare Amherst, NH Demographics

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      Amherst racial demographics

      Race Amherst New Hampshire National
      White 100.00% 93.68% 73.35%
      Black 0.00% 1.32% 12.63%
      Asian 0.00% 2.42% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.16% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.02% 0.18%
      Mixed race 0.00% 1.88% 3.06%
      Other race 0.00% 0.54% 4.75%
      In Amherst, 0.0% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Amherst, NH demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).