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Amherst (NE) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Amherst, Nebraska

StateNebraska
Land Area (mi²)0.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)874.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.55% (-5)
Growth Since 202011.05% (19)
Rank in State344th
Rank in Country24280th

The population of Amherst, NE in 2022 is estimated to be 191. This is a decrease of -2.55% (-5 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Amherst by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Amherst by Age

Amherst Population Pyramid 2022
Amherst Median Age
42.5
Total
35.9
Male
46.3
Female
Amherst Sex Ratio
55.23%
95
Male
44.77%
77
Female
Amherst Age Dependency Ratio
24.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
39
Child Dependency Ratio
Amherst Adults
131
Adults
(26 of whom are seniors) in Amherst.

Population of Amherst by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Amherst

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 4.65%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 2.11%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.79%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Amherst

While the overall poverty rate of Amherst is 4.65%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (7.79%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (2.11%).

Poverty Rate of Amherst by Education

58.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
0%
High School
2.7%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Amherst

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Amherst

The most common language spoken in Amherst is English, with 98.79% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.21% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Amherst by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Amherst, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Amherst by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree2217.74%
Bachelors Degree2620.97%
Associates Degree118.87%
Some College2620.97%
High School Graduate2721.77%
9th to 12th Grade118.87%
Less Than 9th Grade10.81%

Earnings Statistics of Amherst by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$36,875

Average Earnings

$38,977

Average Male

$30,714

Average Female