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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Amherst

Nebraska · 225 residents · 0.218 sq mi
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Amherst has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,458. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

225
−19%vs 2000
vs 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,032 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−22%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1211662112563011990201020202024Amherst
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,458
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,545 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,906
−43%vs 2000
vs $15,754 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.7%
+12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,800
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $438 in 2000
US average: $450
83.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
1.1
−24%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.4%
−21.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst, Nebraska?

Amherst, Nebraska has about 225 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Amherst, Nebraska?

The typical household in Amherst, Nebraska earns about $16,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amherst, Nebraska expensive?

In Amherst, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $18,800, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Amherst, Nebraska?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherst, Nebraska?

About 18.7% of people in Amherst, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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