Amherst, Massachusetts

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Town in Massachusetts, United States


Amherst, Massachusetts
General Information
Name Amherst, Massachusetts
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type Town
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates
   
       42°22 
       49°N
   
Map
Population
Total 39,263
Density auto per km²
Area
Total 71.9 km²
Land 71.5 km²
Water 0.4 km²
Government
Type Representative town meeting
Leader Paul Bockelman
Time Zone
Standard UTC-5
DST UTC-4


Amherst is a town in Hampshire County, in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. The town is home to University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst College, and Hampshire College. Amherst is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[edit | edit source]

Amherst was first settled in 1703 and was officially incorporated in 1759. The town was named after Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, a British military officer. Amherst played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War and has a rich history of abolitionism and education.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Amherst is located in the Pioneer Valley and is bordered by Hadley to the west, Pelham to the east, Shutesbury to the north, and Belchertown to the south. The town covers an area of 27.8 square miles (71.9 km²), of which 27.6 square miles (71.5 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, Amherst had a population of 39,263. The town has a diverse population, with a significant number of students from the three colleges. The median household income is $50,063, and the per capita income is $22,977.

Education[edit | edit source]

Amherst is known for its educational institutions, including:

The town also has a public school system, which includes Amherst Regional High School.

Culture and Recreation[edit | edit source]

Amherst has a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, theaters, and galleries. Notable cultural institutions include the Emily Dickinson Museum, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and the Mead Art Museum.

The town also offers various recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby Holyoke Range.

Notable People[edit | edit source]

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

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