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Amherst

County:
Phillips County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.454
State:
Colorado

Amherst is a CDP located in Phillips County, Colorado. Amherst has a 2026 population of 103. Amherst is currently growing at a rate of 6.19% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in Amherst is 26.9 years: 0 years for males, and 0 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males.

103
Total Population
227
Density (mi²)
6 6.19%
Growth

Amherst Population

Amherst Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610366.19%
20259777.78%

Median Age

Overall: 26.9 years
Female: 0 years
Male: 0 years

Amherst Adults

There are 82 adults, (20 of whom are seniors) in Amherst.

Sex Ratio

Female: 44 (53.7%)
Male: 38 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Amherst includes 75.61% other race, 24.39% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6275.61%
White2024.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6275.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2024.39%

Amherst Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)