Amherst town is located in Hancock County Maine. Amherst town has a 2024 population of 252. Amherst town is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 247 in 2020.
The average household income in Amherst town is $86,975 with a poverty rate of 10.76%. The median age in Amherst town is 52.5 years: 49.5 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amherst town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 129 | 2.23 | 93 | 7 |
| Married | 68 | 2.96 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.19 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Female | 10 | 1.9 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
93.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 0.87% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 15.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 13.54% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 32.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.44% |
| Some College | 65 | 28.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 221 | 61 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $77,917 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,500 | $41,875 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,875 | $56,500 | $40,000 |
| Some College | $45,313 | $75,500 | $0 |
$46,875
Average Earnings
$56,500
Average Male
$40,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.53% of Amherst town residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 31 | 10.95% |
10.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
9.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amherst town is White, with 10.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amherst town is White, with 10.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.67% |
| High School | 25.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.61% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
| Male Employed | 2.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,875 | $106,272 |
| Households | $61,406 | $86,975 |
| Married Families | $82,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,938 | $31,938 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.5%
Male Marriage Rate
65.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 12.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.15%
Born in Amherst town
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
98.26% of Amherst town residents were born in the United States, with 62.15% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 252 | 5 | 2.02% |
| 2020 | 247 | -11 | -4.26% |
| 2019 | 258 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 258 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 258 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 259 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 260 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 261 | -3 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 264 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 263 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 264 | 0 | 0% |