Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst: Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
About
Amherst is a town located in the county of Hillsborough in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,201 and a population density of 125 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,418 inhabitants.
The town was created 264 years ago in 1759.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| Population : | 11,418 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Hillsborough County |
| Postal code : | 03031 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 89.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1760 (264 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 11:57:50 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 127 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amherst is located at 42°51'41"N 71°37'31"W (42.8614700, -71.6253500).
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Official website of Amherst
Demographics
The population of Amherst increased by 1.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,201 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,244 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,272 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,274 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,299 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,295 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,317 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,313 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,310 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,393 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,418 | 0.22% | estimation process |
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People born in Amherst (15)
People born in Amherst, including politician John S. Barry, politician and publisher Horace Greeley, politician Charles Humphrey Atherton, .
List
- Jedediah K. Smith (American politician (1770-1828)) he was born in 07/11/1770
- Asa Dodge Smith (President of Dartmouth College) he was born in 21/09/1804
- Ainsworth Blunt (American missionary) he was born in 22/02/1800
- Charles G. Atherton (American politician) he was born in 04/07/1804
- Frank Selee (American baseball manager) he was born in 26/10/1859
- Peter Bragdon (American politician)
- Samuel Luther Dana (American chemist) he was born in 11/07/1795
- Walter Prince (American baseball player) he was born in 09/05/1861
- Moses Billings (American painter) he was born in 15/01/1809
- Dennis Olson (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 20/03/1986
- Anna Kendrick Pierce (American political wife, mother of president Franklin Pierce) she was born in 30/10/1768
- John Ellenwood (American politician) he was born in 15/09/1777
Schools in Amherst
College & universities near Amherst, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183141 | Nashua Community College | Nashua (NH) | 03063-1026 |
Stations (32)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| CNH | Concord, New Hampshire | 30 Stickney Ave. | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Amherst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (NH) | 03031 |
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Other cities in Hillsborough County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hillsborough County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 112,546 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| City of Manchester | 109,565 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Nashua | 89,167 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Merrimack | 27,452 | River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States |
| Hudson | 25,620 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bedford | 22,957 | City in New Hampshire, USA |
| Goffstown | 18,136 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Milford | 16,515 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Pelham | 14,306 | City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Weare | 9,100 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Litchfield | 8,658 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hollis | 8,123 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Peterborough | 6,743 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| New Boston | 5,941 | City in Texas, United States |
| Brookline | 5,495 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Ipswich | 5,429 | Town in New Hampshire |
Distance to Other Cities
Amherst distances to largest New Hampshire cities
