What is the population of Amherst, Wisconsin?

Amherst has a population of approximately 1,113 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Amherst, Wisconsin located?

Amherst is located in Wisconsin, United States, at approximate coordinates 44.4483°, -89.2817°.

What is the median household income in Amherst?

The median household income in Amherst is approximately $64,922 based on the most recent open data.

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Amherst

Total population

1,113

Median home value

$244,300

34.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$64,922

Amherst$65k

National$74k

Elevation333 m

Land area3.5 km²

Weather64°F · Sunny

Coordinates44.45°, -89.28°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

333 m

Area

3.5 km²

Official website

www.amherstwi.govoffice2.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Amherst is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,117 in the 2020 census. Amherst is at the core of the Tomorrow Valley area.

History & geography

History

The name Amherst was established in 1853 by Adam Uline, after General Jeffery Amherst of Revolutionary fame and the fact he was native of Amherst, Nova Scotia. The first known settler of Amherst was John F. Hillstrom, who arrived in 1851, while John and A. P. Een follow closely behind, arriving in August 1852.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

50.3

Median home value

$244,300

Housing units

603

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

0.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

97.7%

Black

0.1%

Asian

0.1%

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

44.4483

Longitude

-89.2817

Water area

0.06 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

64°F

Sunny

Tonight

45°F

Mostly Clear

Thursday

65°F

Partly Sunny

Thursday Night

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

67°F

Partly Sunny

Friday Night

45°F

Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Amherst, WI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.4%

Diabetes

8.2%

Adult obesity

36.3%

Binge drinking

22.1%

Adult smoking

14.1%

No leisure activity

23.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Amherst Elementary
Elementary · Amherst · 345 students · 13.8:1 ratio
Amherst High
High · Amherst · 341 students · 12.2:1 ratio
Amherst Middle
Middle · Amherst · 277 students · 12:1 ratio
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Elementary · Amherst Junction · 115 students · 14.4:1 ratio
Tomorrow River Community Middle (TRCMS)
Middle · Amherst Junction · 72 students · 14.4:1 ratio
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (TRVCS)
Elementary · Amherst Junction · 67 students · 22.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).