Elementary School District · MA
Amherst School District
Amherst School District is a elementary school district in Massachusetts with a community population of 38,182. The median household income is $66,968 and the median age is 21.4.
38,182
Population
1382
People / sq mi
$66,968
Median Income
21.4
Median Age
Amherst School District covers 28 sq mi of land at 1382.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 51.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,968
Median Household Income
$30,708
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$484,900
Median Home Value
$1,671
Median Rent
44.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.9%
High School+
75.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst School District serves a community with a population of 38,182 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Amherst School District is $66,968, with a per capita income of $30,708. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
Amherst School District is 66.6% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 51.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Amherst School District, 96.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Amherst School District is $484,900, with a median rent of $1,671. The homeownership rate is 44.2%.
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Data for Amherst School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 2501890).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.