Demographic Data research

Demographic data for the town of Amherst, NY:

Population:

• Total pop. in Amherst: 17,991
• Male population: 8,810
• Female population: 9,181

Races:

• White: 16,581
• Black or African American: 269
• Asian: 939

Households:

• Average household size: 2.94
• Average family size: 3.27
• Total housing units: 6,280
• Owner occupied housing: 5,746
• Renter occupied housing: 373

Social Characteristics:

• Population 25 years and older: 11,518
• High school grad or higher: 11,059
• Foreign born: 1,682

Economic Characteristics:

• In labor force: 9,579
• Median household income(dollars): 88,317
• Families below poverty level: 72
• Individuals below poverty level: 411