CITY · 2020 ACS
Amherst
Colorado · 47 residents · 0.454 sq mi
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Population has fallen 74% since 2019, a loss of 131 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.
At a glance
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
202482
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing37.3%
Information20.3%
Wholesale trade16.9%
Finance & insurance13.6%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(17)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Amherst, Colorado?
Amherst, Colorado has about 47 residents according to the 2020 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 8.4% of people in Amherst, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
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