Amherst, NH Demographics
A map of Amherst's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 603 | 86.5% |
Hispanic | 38 | 5.5% |
Multiracial | 27 | 3.9% |
Asian | 21 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.7% |
Black | 3 | 0.4% |
Amherst, New Hampshire had a population of 697 in 2020. It was 86.5% White, 0.4% Black, 3.0% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Amherst, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Amherst is the 76th most populous. 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's White Population
603 residents of Amherst identify as White, or 86.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Hampshire (87.2% White). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Amherst is ranked #87 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more White than neighboring New Boston (79.1% White), and East Merrimack (85.8% White). Amherst is less White than neighboring Milford (87.6% White), Klondike Corner (92.3% White), and Wilton (90.1% White).
Amherst's Black Population
3 residents of Amherst identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Hampshire (1.4% Black). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Amherst is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Black than neighboring Wilton (0.2% Black). Amherst is less Black than neighboring Milford (1.5% Black), Klondike Corner (1.1% Black), New Boston (2.1% Black), and East Merrimack (2.1% Black).
Amherst's Asian Population
21 residents of Amherst identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Hampshire (2.6% Asian). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Amherst is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Asian than neighboring Milford (1.5% Asian), Klondike Corner (0% Asian), Wilton (0.4% Asian), New Boston (1.8% Asian), and East Merrimack (2.8% Asian).
Amherst's Hispanic Population
38 residents of Amherst identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Hampshire (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Amherst is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Hispanic than neighboring Milford (4.1% Hispanic), Klondike Corner (3.1% Hispanic), Wilton (3.7% Hispanic), and East Merrimack (4.4% Hispanic). Amherst is less Hispanic than neighboring New Boston (8.3% Hispanic).
Amherst's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Amherst identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Hampshire (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Amherst is ranked #28 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton (0.3% Native American/Other). Amherst is less Native American/Other than neighboring Klondike Corner (1.2% Native American/Other), New Boston (4% Native American/Other), and East Merrimack (0.8% Native American/Other).
Amherst's Multiracial Population
27 residents of Amherst identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Amherst roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Hampshire (4% Multiracial). Of the 100 places in New Hampshire, Amherst is ranked #52 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Amherst is more Multiracial than neighboring Klondike Corner (2.3% Multiracial). Amherst is less Multiracial than neighboring Milford (4.5% Multiracial), Wilton (5.4% Multiracial), New Boston (4.6% Multiracial), and East Merrimack (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.