North Amherst, Massachusetts
Encyclopedia
North Amherst is a census-designated place
(CDP) in the town of Amherst
in Hampshire County
, Massachusetts
, United States
. The population was 6,019 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
There are several large apartment complexes in North Amherst, housing mostly students of the University of Massachusetts Amherst
along with low-income families (Graduate Students). Apart from these housing developments, North Amherst also sports many beautiful old houses, and North Amherst Center Historic District
is on the National Register of Historic Places
. The Village is said to be an excellently-preserved example of a 19th-century farm community.
North Amherst is also home to a large majority of Amherst middle income families as the main street (East Pleasant Street) has many housing developments built off of it. This includes "Grantwood" which is the largest neighborhood/development in Amherst.
North Amherst is also home to two cohousing communities: Pioneer Valley and Pine Street Cohousing.
Cushman Village also resides in North Amherst. This small section of the area is unique as the roads turn back into each other unlike the square roads off East Pleasant Street. Cushman Village has many historical homes and is also located near the Cushman Common and the Cushman Store.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²), all land.
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.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in the town of Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States in the Connecticut River valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,819, making it the largest community in Hampshire County . The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts...
in Hampshire County
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 6,019 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area
The Springfield Metropolitan Area is a region that is socio-economically and culturally tied to the City of Springfield, Massachusetts. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget defines the Springfield metropolitan statistical area as consisting of three counties in Western Massachusetts. As of...
.
There are several large apartment complexes in North Amherst, housing mostly students of the University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research and land-grant university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system...
along with low-income families (Graduate Students). Apart from these housing developments, North Amherst also sports many beautiful old houses, and North Amherst Center Historic District
North Amherst Center Historic District
North Amherst Center Historic District is a historic district in Amherst, Massachusetts. It is a well-preserved example of a traditional farming village. The oldest extant building is the Black Walnut Inn, which dates to the Federal period....
is on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. The Village is said to be an excellently-preserved example of a 19th-century farm community.
North Amherst is also home to a large majority of Amherst middle income families as the main street (East Pleasant Street) has many housing developments built off of it. This includes "Grantwood" which is the largest neighborhood/development in Amherst.
North Amherst is also home to two cohousing communities: Pioneer Valley and Pine Street Cohousing.
Cushman Village also resides in North Amherst. This small section of the area is unique as the roads turn back into each other unlike the square roads off East Pleasant Street. Cushman Village has many historical homes and is also located near the Cushman Common and the Cushman Store.
Geography
North Amherst is located at 42°24′22"N 72°31′16"W (42.406192, -72.521217).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,019 people, 1,915 households, and 813 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
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
Race (United States Census)
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, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.