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Amherst Central School District
Amherst Central School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 23,675. The median household income is $98,247 and the median age is 38.7.
23,675
Population
4684
People / sq mi
$98,247
Median Income
38.7
Median Age
Amherst Central School District covers 5 sq mi of land at 4683.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$98,247
Median Household Income
$56,835
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$280,900
Median Home Value
$1,109
Median Rent
78.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.5%
High School+
63.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst Central School District serves a community with a population of 23,675 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Amherst Central School District is $98,247, with a per capita income of $56,835. The poverty rate is 7.2%.
Amherst Central School District is 74.7% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 53.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Amherst Central School District, 95.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Amherst Central School District is $280,900, with a median rent of $1,109. The homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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Data for Amherst Central School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3602920).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.