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The North Amherst Census Designated Place (historical) had a population of 7,383 as of July 1, 2019. North Amherst ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Massachusetts. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for North Amherst is located at latitude 42.4104 and longitude -72.5309 in Hampshire County. The formal boundaries for the North Amherst Census Designated Place (historical) encompass a land area of 2.13 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Hampshire County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 184 feet.
The North Amherst Census Designated Place (historical) (GNIS ID: 2378178) has a X0 Census Class Code which indicates deleted feature that was a non-governmental entity. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The North Amherst Census Designated Place (historical) is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Hampshire County.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| North Amherst, MA Housing Affordability Index is 43 State of Massachusetts Housing Affordability Index is 87 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| North Amherst, MA Wealth Index is 71 State of Massachusetts Wealth Index is 139 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 7,383 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 5,199 (70.4%) |
| Population in Families | 2,451 (33.2%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 2,184 (29.6%) |
| Population Density | 3,467 |
| Diversity Index2 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $39,671 |
| Average Household Income | $71,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,572 |
| Wealth Index4 | 71 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,049 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 644 (31.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,353 (66.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 51 ( 2.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $428,025 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 43 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,998 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Family Households | 848 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.86% | 0.71% |
| Households | 0.71% | 0.94% |
| Families | 1.08% | 0.97% |
| Median Household Income | 1.09% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.81% |
The table below compares North Amherst to the other 246 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Massachusetts by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 96 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 38 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 37 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 242 | 2nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 242 | 2nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Massachusetts Census Data Comparison Tool.
