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Amherst Town

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
27.624
State:
Massachusetts

Amherst Town is a city located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Amherst Town has a 2026 population of 40,989. Amherst Town is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 47.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,806 in 2020.

41K
Total Population
1,484
Density (mi²)
-60 -0.15%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)