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Amherst

Colorado · 82 residents · 0.454 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−2%since 2023
from 84 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 185 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 26.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
069139208277201020202024Amherst
202482
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,918
+5%since 2023
from $29,512 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
+13%since 2023
from 0.281 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing38.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
52.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.8%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.4%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.6%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.1%(38)
Diversity Score
46
+14%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
34.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Female
53.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Foreign born
46.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
75.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst, Colorado?

Amherst, Colorado has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Amherst, Colorado?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherst, Colorado?

About 0.0% of people in Amherst, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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