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Amherst Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 2,251
- Land Area (2000): 12.917 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.000 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 2,286 | 2003 | 2,260 | 2005 | 2,253 |
2002 | Not Available | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 2,247 |
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Houses (2000): 1,000
Amherst Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Farm | 7 | 0.30% |
Rural, Non-farm | 2,324 | 99.70% |
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Amherst Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 62 | 12.55% |
2. | Construction | 45 | 9.11% |
3. | Machinery Manufacturing | 39 | 7.89% |
4. | Public Administration | 34 | 6.88% |
5. | Metal Manufactuing | 30 | 6.07% |
6. | Utilities | 27 | 5.47% |
7. | Finance and Insurance | 22 | 4.45% |
8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 17 | 3.44% |
9. | Department and Other General Stores | 16 | 3.24% |
10. | Health Care | 16 | 3.24% |
11. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 16 | 3.24% |
12. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 14 | 2.83% |
13. | Paper Manufacturing | 13 | 2.63% |
14. | Truck Transportation | 12 | 2.43% |
15. | Repair and Maintenance | 10 | 2.02% |
16. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 9 | 1.82% |
17. | Food Manufacturing | 9 | 1.82% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 9 | 1.82% |
19. | Other Transportation | 9 | 1.82% |
20. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 7 | 1.42% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 113 | 27.36% |
2. | Health Care | 57 | 13.80% |
3. | Public Administration | 28 | 6.78% |
4. | Department and Other General Stores | 23 | 5.57% |
5. | Food and Beverage Stores | 16 | 3.87% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 15 | 3.63% |
7. | Personal and Laundry Services | 11 | 2.66% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 10 | 2.42% |
9. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 10 | 2.42% |
10. | Finance and Insurance | 10 | 2.42% |
11. | Paper Manufacturing | 10 | 2.42% |
12. | Social Assistance | 10 | 2.42% |
13. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 9 | 2.18% |
14. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 9 | 2.18% |
15. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 8 | 1.94% |
16. | Construction | 7 | 1.69% |
17. | Food Manufacturing | 7 | 1.69% |
18. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 7 | 1.69% |
19. | U.S. Postal Service | 7 | 1.69% |
20. | Utilities | 7 | 1.69% |
Amherst Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 40 | 8.10% |
2. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 29 | 5.87% |
3. | Postsecondary Teachers | 25 | 5.06% |
4. | Other Construction Trades | 24 | 4.86% |
5. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 23 | 4.66% |
6. | Other Management Occupations | 23 | 4.66% |
7. | Law Enforcement Workers | 22 | 4.45% |
8. | Other Production Occupations | 21 | 4.25% |
9. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 20 | 4.05% |
10. | Computer Specialists | 15 | 3.04% |
11. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 15 | 3.04% |
12. | Engineers | 14 | 2.83% |
13. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 14 | 2.83% |
14. | Carpenters | 13 | 2.63% |
15. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 12 | 2.43% |
16. | Plant and System Operators | 12 | 2.43% |
17. | Top Executives | 12 | 2.43% |
18. | Electricians | 11 | 2.23% |
19. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 11 | 2.23% |
20. | Other Office and Admin Support | 11 | 2.23% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
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1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 68 | 16.46% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 31 | 7.51% |
3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 24 | 5.81% |
4. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 23 | 5.57% |
5. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 16 | 3.87% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 15 | 3.63% |
7. | Customer Service Representatives | 15 | 3.63% |
8. | Other Production Occupations | 15 | 3.63% |
9. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 14 | 3.39% |
10. | Cashiers | 14 | 3.39% |
11. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 14 | 3.39% |
12. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 13 | 3.15% |
13. | Other Management Occupations | 12 | 2.91% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 12 | 2.91% |
15. | Personal Appearance Workers | 11 | 2.66% |
16. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 11 | 2.66% |
17. | Postsecondary Teachers | 9 | 2.18% |
18. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 9 | 2.18% |
19. | Business Operations Specialists | 8 | 1.94% |
20. | Art and Design Workers | 7 | 1.69% |
Amherst Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 905 | 48.32% |
15-35 hours | 157 | 8.38% |
1-14 hours | 43 | 2.30% |
No regular hours | 768 | 41.00% |
Amherst Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 24 | 2.76% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 14 | 1.61% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 54 | 6.20% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 58 | 6.66% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 99 | 11.37% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 146 | 16.76% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 188 | 21.58% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 75 | 8.61% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 44 | 5.05% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 46 | 5.28% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 23 | 2.64% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 0 | 0.00% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 47 | 5.40% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 53 | 6.08% |
Amherst Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 52 | 5.97% |
5-9 | 199 | 22.85% |
10-14 | 118 | 13.55% |
15-19 | 92 | 10.56% |
20-24 | 98 | 11.25% |
25-29 | 42 | 4.82% |
30-34 | 127 | 14.58% |
35-39 | 21 | 2.41% |
40-44 | 32 | 3.67% |
45-59 | 37 | 4.25% |
60-89 | 19 | 2.18% |
At least 90 | 34 | 3.90% |
Amherst Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 601 | 69.00% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 180 | 20.67% |
45-59 | 3 | 0.34% | 34 | 3.90% |
At least 60 | 12 | 1.38% | 41 | 4.71% |
Amherst Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 105 | 11.80% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 726 | 81.57% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 4 | 0.45% |
Public transportation | 15 | 1.69% |
Walked | 21 | 2.36% |
Worked at home | 19 | 2.13% |
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Amherst Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 912 (2,067 people)
Families (2000): 543 (1,622 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 227
People at same address in 1995: 1,193
Amherst Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 137 | 15.02% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 100 | 10.96% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 48 | 5.26% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 89 | 9.76% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 46 | 5.04% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 56 | 6.14% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 61 | 6.69% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 74 | 8.11% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 15 | 1.64% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 82 | 8.99% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 69 | 7.57% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 77 | 8.44% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 23 | 2.52% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 9 | 0.99% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 12 | 1.32% |
$200,000 or more | 14 | 1.54% |
Amherst Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 348 | 37.02% |
Family, 2 people | 277 | 29.47% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 21 | 2.23% |
Family, 3 people | 142 | 15.11% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 1 | 0.11% |
Family, 4 people | 97 | 10.32% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 5 people | 42 | 4.47% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 6 people | 6 | 0.64% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 5 | 0.53% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.11% |
Amherst Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 624 | 26.87% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 321 | 13.82% |
Public Assistance | 58 | 2.50% |
Retirement | 165 | 7.11% |
Self Employment | 91 | 3.92% |
Social Security | 310 | 13.35% |
Supplemental Security | 61 | 2.63% |
Wage / Salary | 604 | 26.01% |
Other | 88 | 3.79% |
Amherst Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 250 | 64.60% |
With children under 18 | 137 | 35.40% |
Amherst Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 88 | 10.28% |
Married | 449 | 52.45% |
Never Married | 262 | 30.61% |
Widowed | 57 | 6.66% |
Amherst Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 103 | 9.88% |
Married | 487 | 46.74% |
Never Married | 232 | 22.26% |
Widowed | 220 | 21.11% |
Amherst Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Amherst Education Information Back to top
Amherst Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 187 | 10.25% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 278 | 15.23% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 543 | 29.75% |
Some college, no degree | 401 | 21.97% |
Associate degree | 90 | 4.93% |
Bachelors degree | 233 | 12.77% |
Graduate or professional degree | 93 | 5.10% |
Amherst Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 25 | 1.11% | 23 | 1.02% | 48 | 2.13% |
Kindergarten | 26 | 1.16% | 0 | 0.00% | 26 | 1.16% |
Grades 1-4 | 87 | 3.86% | 12 | 0.53% | 99 | 4.40% |
Grades 5-8 | 131 | 5.82% | 4 | 0.18% | 135 | 6.00% |
Grades 9-12 | 109 | 4.84% | 16 | 0.71% | 125 | 5.55% |
Undergrad college | 44 | 1.95% | 34 | 1.51% | 78 | 3.47% |
Graduate or professional school | 8 | 0.36% | 7 | 0.31% | 15 | 0.67% |
Total | 430 | 19.10% | 96 | 4.26% | 526 | 23.37% |
Amherst Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Amherst Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 1,813 | 82.04% |
Below Poverty Level | 397 | 17.96% |
Amherst Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Amherst Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 55
Amherst Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 2.187 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.437 | 2.625 | 0.000 | 1.750 | 17.060 | 1.750 | 20.560 |
2002 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2003 | 2.655 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.655 | 0.000 | 2.212 | 10.619 | 0.000 | 12.832 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 1.775 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.775 | 0.000 | 3.107 | 10.209 | 0.444 | 13.759 |
2006 | 1.335 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.335 | 0.000 | 2.225 | 8.011 | 0.000 | 10.236 |
2007 | 0.450 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.450 | 0.900 | 0.000 | 0.450 | 10.806 | 0.900 | 12.157 |
Amherst Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 0 | 5 |
2005 | 0 | 5 |
2006 | 0 | 5 |
2007 | 0 | 5 |
Amherst Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 53 |
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Amherst Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 264 | 11.73% |
10-19 Years | 266 | 11.82% |
20-29 Years | 202 | 8.97% |
30-39 Years | 295 | 13.11% |
40-49 Years | 292 | 12.97% |
50-59 Years | 267 | 11.86% |
60-69 Years | 227 | 10.08% |
70-79 Years | 206 | 9.15% |
80-89 Years | 172 | 7.64% |
90+ Years | 60 | 2.67% |
Amherst Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 1,032 | 45.85% |
Female | 1,219 | 54.15% |
Amherst Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 1,537 | 68.28% |
African-American | 662 | 29.41% |
Hispanic/Latino | 23 | 1.02% |
Multiracial | 16 | 0.71% |
Asian | 7 | 0.31% |
Amerindian | 6 | 0.27% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Race | 0 | 0.00% |
Amherst Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 455 | 32.83% |
2. | English | 320 | 23.09% |
3. | German | 179 | 12.91% |
4. | Irish | 122 | 8.80% |
5. | Scottish | 58 | 4.18% |
6. | Scotch Irish | 38 | 2.74% |
7. | Polish | 34 | 2.45% |
8. | Russian | 32 | 2.31% |
9. | French Non-Basque | 25 | 1.80% |
10. | Dutch | 23 | 1.66% |
Amherst Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 2,129 | 96.60% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 40 | 1.81% |
3. | French | 11 | 0.50% |
4. | Other Slavic | 11 | 0.50% |
5. | German | 9 | 0.41% |
6. | Other West Germanic | 4 | 0.18% |
Amherst Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 2,281 | 97.85% |
Naturalized immigrant | 27 | 1.16% |
Not a citizen | 23 | 0.99% |
Amherst Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Amherst Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Amherst Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
24521 |