Amherst
City in Lamb County, Texas
Amherst is a city in Lamb County, Texas, with 678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,652 ft (1,113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sudan, 7.3 miles NW.
- 678residents (2020 Census)
- 3,652 ftelevation · 1,113 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 741 / sq mipopulation density
- 79312ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst is a city in Lamb County, Texas, United States. The population was 678 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Amherst
- Median household income
- $63,611
- Median home value
- $35,500
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Amherst had 678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 741 per sq mi (286 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Lamb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 678 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0120° N, 102.4148° W |
| ZIP code | 79312 |
| Official website | cityofamhersttx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4803084 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Sudan7.3 mi NW
- Littlefield7.9 mi SE
- Earth15.3 mi N
- Spade16.1 mi E
- Springlake16.4 mi N
- Whitharral19.5 mi S
- Olton19.7 mi NE
- Anton20.1 mi SE
- Muleshoe23.4 mi NW
- Morton28.0 mi SW
- Opdyke West29.7 mi S
- Levelland29.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Lamb County, Texas.
What is the population of Amherst, TX?
678 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, TX?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 79312.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
3,652 feet (1,113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Sudan (7.3 mi), Littlefield (7.9 mi), Earth (15.3 mi), Spade (16.1 mi), Springlake (16.4 mi).
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