Amherst
Census-designated place in Phillips County, Colorado
Amherst is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Phillips County, Colorado, with 47 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,691 ft (1,125 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Venango, 8.7 miles NE.
- 47residents (2020 Census)
- 3,691 ftelevation · 1,125 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 104 / sq mipopulation density
- 80721ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst is a census-designated place (CDP) and a post office located in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. As of the United States Census 2020, the population of the Amherst CDP was 46.
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Amherst had 47 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47 |
|---|---|
| Density | 104 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Phillips County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 47 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,691 ft (1,125 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6832° N, 102.1726° W |
| ZIP code | 80721 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0801915 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Venango, NE8.7 mi NE
- Holyoke9.6 mi SW
- Lamar, NE12.7 mi SE
- Paoli16.4 mi W
- Julesburg21.4 mi N
- Ovid22.3 mi NW
- Haxtun24.1 mi W
- Sedgwick25.4 mi NW
- Grant, NE25.9 mi NE
- Big Springs, NE26.6 mi N
- Champion, NE26.8 mi SE
- Imperial, NE30.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Phillips County, Colorado.
What is the population of Amherst, CO?
47 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, CO?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 80721.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
3,691 feet (1,125 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Venango (8.7 mi), Holyoke (9.6 mi), Lamar (12.7 mi), Paoli (16.4 mi), Julesburg (21.4 mi).
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