Amherst Center, Massachusetts
| Amherst Center, Massachusetts | |
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| CDP | |
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| Coordinates: 42°22′49″N 72°31′11″W / 42.38028°N 72.51972°WCoordinates: 42°22′49″N 72°31′11″W / 42.38028°N 72.51972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2) |
| • Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 17,050 |
| • Density | 3,484.3/sq mi (1,345.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 25-01360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852796 |
Amherst Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Amherst in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,050 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Amherst Center is located at 42°22′49″N 72°31′11″W / 42.38028°N 72.51972°W (42.380392, -72.519821).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,050 people, 3,055 households, and 1,209 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,346.2/km² (3,484.3/mi²). There were 3,190 housing units at an average density of 251.9/km² (651.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.00% White, 5.15% African American, 0.22% Native American, 8.02% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.48% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.37% of the population.
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