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Amherst (WI) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Amherst, Wisconsin

StateWisconsin
Land Area (mi²)1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)884.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.71% (8)
Growth Since 202016.32% (159)
Rank in State363th
Rank in Country14205th

The population of Amherst, WI in 2022 is estimated to be 1,133. This is an increase of 0.71% (8 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
35.3
Total
33.5
Male
37
Female
Amherst Sex Ratio
49.59%
483
Male
50.41%
491
Female
Amherst Age Dependency Ratio
24.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
42.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Amherst Adults
726
Adults
(141 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
  • 9.96%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.76%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 15.07%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Amherst

While the overall poverty rate of Amherst is 9.96%, 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 (15.07%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (4.76%).

Poverty Rate of Amherst by Employment Status and Sex

3.88%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
5.11%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Amherst by Education

58.06%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.47%
High School
2.25%
Some College
6.47%
Bachelors or Greater