Amherst Population 2026
Amherst has a population of 122,366, making it the #235 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 72× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,366
Rank in United States
#235
Coordinates
42.98°N, 78.80°W
~182 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
478 km
297 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
| Greenburgh | 86,764 | #409 |
Cities near Amherst
- North Tonawanda30,785 people · ~9 km away
- Cheektowaga75,178 people · ~9 km away
- East Amherst24,914 people · ~9 km away
- Buffalo258,071 people · ~12 km away
- West Seneca44,711 people · ~14 km away
- Lockport20,624 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amherst?
Amherst has a population of 122,366 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #235 biggest city in United States.
What state is Amherst in?
Amherst is located in New York, United States.
Is Amherst the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 478 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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