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Amherst

Colorado · 58 residents · 0.454 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2011, a loss of 13 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−18%vs 2011
vs 71 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
−18%vs 2011
vs 156 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
28.0
+93%vs 2011
vs 14.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
069139208277201020202024Amherst
202482
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,344
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing100%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
47.4%
−52.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.5%(25)
Diversity Score
43
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Female
47.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst, Colorado?

Amherst, Colorado has about 58 residents according to the 2010 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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