Amherst Center, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Amherst Center, Massachusetts
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 Amherst Center, Massachusetts
Location in Massachusetts
Amherst Center, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Town | Amherst |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.94 sq mi (12.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,065 |
| • Density | 3,859/sq mi (1,489.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 25-01360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852796 |
Amherst Center is a special area within the town of Amherst. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. This area is located in Hampshire County, in the state of Massachusetts, United States.
In 2010, about 19,065 people lived in Amherst Center. The entire town of Amherst had a population of 37,819 people at that time. Amherst Center is also part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Amherst Center's Location
Amherst Center is found in the west-central part of the town of Amherst. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 42°22′49″N 72°31′11″W / 42.38028°N 72.51972°W.
Neighboring Areas
Amherst Center shares its borders with a few other places:
- To the north, you'll find North Amherst.
- To the south, it's next to South Amherst.
- To the west, it borders the town of Hadley.
Important Landmarks
Two big universities are located within Amherst Center:
- Amherst College is right in the middle of the CDP.
- The University of Massachusetts Amherst is in the northwestern part of the area.
Land and Water
The total area of Amherst Center is about 12.8 square kilometers (about 5 square miles). Most of this is land, but a small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water. The Fort River, which flows west towards the Connecticut River, runs through the southeastern part of Amherst Center.
Who Lives in Amherst Center?
Let's look at the people who call Amherst Center home, based on information from the year 2000.
Population Details
- In 2000, there were 17,050 people living here.
- There were 3,055 households, which are like groups of people living together in one home.
- About 1,209 of these households were families.
Age Groups
The population in Amherst Center is quite diverse in terms of age:
- Only a small percentage (6.2%) were under 18 years old.
- A large group (68.0%) were young adults, aged 18 to 24. This is likely because of the universities in the area.
- About 12.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 7.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 5.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Amherst Center was 21 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Amherst Center (Massachusetts) para niños
