Amherst
Town in Hancock County, Maine
Amherst is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with 248 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clifton, 6.4 miles SW.
- 248residents (2020 Census)
- 581 ftelevation · 177 m
- 39.3 sq miland area · 101.8 km²
- 6 / sq mipopulation density
- 04411ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 248 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Amherst
- Median household income
- $72,656
- Median home value
- $210,200
- Median age
- 50.9
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Amherst had 248 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 248 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6 per sq mi (2 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 248 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.31 sq mi (101.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8699° N, 68.4005° W |
| ZIP code | 04411 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300901185 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Clifton6.4 mi SW
- Aurora6.5 mi E
- Great Pond7.3 mi NE
- Bradley7.4 mi W
- Mariaville8.6 mi S
- Osborn9.2 mi SE
- Otis11.2 mi SW
- Milford12.1 mi NW
- Eddington12.7 mi W
- Dedham14.0 mi SW
- Waltham14.9 mi S
- Veazie15.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of Amherst, ME?
248 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, ME?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 04411.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
581 feet (177 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Clifton (6.4 mi), Aurora (6.5 mi), Great Pond (7.3 mi), Bradley (7.4 mi), Mariaville (8.6 mi).
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