North Amherst, Massachusetts facts for kids
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North Amherst, Massachusetts
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 North Amherst, Massachusetts
Location in Massachusetts
North Amherst, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Town | Amherst |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,819 |
| • Density | 3,202/sq mi (1,236.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01059
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| Area code(s) | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-46295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0608905 |
North Amherst is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Amherst in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,819 at the 2010 census, up from 6,019 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
North Amherst is located at 42°24′22″N 72°31′16″W / 42.40611°N 72.52111°W (42.406192, -72.521217).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,019 people, 1,915 households, and 813 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,101.4/km2 (2,856.1/mi2). There were 1,947 housing units at an average density of 356.3/km2 (923.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.76% White, 4.44% African American, 0.25% Native American, 13.09% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 3.11% from other races, and 3.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.43% of the population.
There were 1,915 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 14.2% under the age of 18, 50.4% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 10.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,063, and the median income for a family was $43,423. Males had a median income of $37,202 versus $29,079 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,336. About 12.8% of families and 33.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
See also
In Spanish: North Amherst para niños
