Amherst Center is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 20409 residents.. The poverty rate of Amherst Center is 31.3%, which is 124% higher than national average. The typical household in Amherst Center earns $45098 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 55.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Amherst Center are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 8 workers in Amherst Center is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Amherst Center, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Amherst Center remained 12.2%, which is 160% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Amherst Center, only 63% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 17% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Amherst Center is 125, which is 25% higher than national average. Median home value in Amherst Center is $350600 , which is 53% higher than national average. While median income in Amherst Center remained $45098, which is 33% lower than national average.