Amherst
Village in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Amherst is a village in Buffalo County, Nebraska, with 201 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,356 ft (718 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverdale, 6.8 miles SE.
- 201residents (2020 Census)
- 2,356 ftelevation · 718 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 920 / sq mipopulation density
- 68812ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst is a village in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Amherst had a population of 201.
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Living in Amherst
- Median household income
- $69,125
- Median home value
- $169,800
- Median rent
- $679/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Amherst had 201 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 201 |
|---|---|
| Density | 920 per sq mi (355 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Buffalo County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 201 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8384° N, 99.2695° W |
| ZIP code | 68812 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3101290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Riverdale6.8 mi SE
- Miller8.8 mi NW
- Odessa9.7 mi S
- Elm Creek9.9 mi SW
- Glenwood11.4 mi SE
- Pleasanton13.1 mi NE
- Kearney13.6 mi SE
- Sumner14.6 mi NW
- Overton15.6 mi SW
- Poole19.3 mi NE
- Hazard20.2 mi NE
- Eddyville22.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Amherst, NE?
201 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, NE?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 68812.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
2,356 feet (718 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Riverdale (6.8 mi), Miller (8.8 mi), Odessa (9.7 mi), Elm Creek (9.9 mi), Glenwood (11.4 mi).
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