amherst center, massachusetts

Amherst Center is a census-designated place and village located in the town of Amherst in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 17,050.

Geography

Amherst Center is located at 42°22'49" North, 72°31'11" West (42.380392, -72.519821). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²). 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 17,050 people, 3,055 households, and 1,209 families residing in the village. The population density is 1,346.2/km² (3,484.3/mi²). There are 3,190 housing units at an average density of 251.9/km² (651.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 81.00% White, 5.15% African American, 0.22% Native American, 8.02% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.48% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. 5.37% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,055 households out of which 19.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.4% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 60.4% are non-families. 40.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.19 and the average family size is 2.82. In the village the population is spread out with 6.2% under the age of 18, 68.0% from 18 to 24, 12.3% from 25 to 44, 7.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the village is $35,754, and the median income for a family is $57,050. Males have a median income of $38,547 versus $32,219 for females. The per capita income for the village is $13,791. 21.6% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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