Amherst Population 2026
Amherst has a population of 39,833, making it the #1117 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Massachusetts. It is about 221× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,833
Rank in United States
#1117
Coordinates
42.37°N, 72.52°W
~82 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
542 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Massachusetts
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 653,833 | #24 |
| Worcester | 206,518 | #116 |
| Springfield | 154,341 | #174 |
| Lowell | 110,699 | #275 |
| Cambridge | 110,402 | #278 |
| New Bedford | 101,079 | #319 |
| Dorchester | 97,826 | #335 |
| Brockton | 95,314 | #346 |
Cities near Amherst
- Amherst Center19,065 people · ~1 km away
- Northampton28,540 people · ~11 km away
- South Hadley17,652 people · ~13 km away
- Easthampton16,611 people · ~17 km away
- Holyoke40,684 people · ~20 km away
- North Chicopee55,179 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amherst?
Amherst has a population of 39,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1117 biggest city in United States.
What state is Amherst in?
Amherst is located in Massachusetts, United States.
Is Amherst the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 542 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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