Amherst
Village in Portage County, Wisconsin
Amherst is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, with 1,117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Amherst Junction, 2.2 miles NW.
- 1,117residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 831 / sq mipopulation density
- 54406ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,117 in the 2020 census. Amherst is at the core of the Tomorrow Valley area.
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Living in Amherst
- Median household income
- $64,922
- Median home value
- $244,300
- Median rent
- $856/mo
- Median age
- 50.3
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Amherst had 1,117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 831 per sq mi (321 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Portage County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,117 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4483° N, 89.2817° W |
| ZIP code | 54406 |
| Official website | amherstwi.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5501750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Amherst Junction2.2 mi NW
- Nelsonville3.1 mi N
- Scandinavia6.7 mi E
- Iola9.2 mi NE
- Chain O' Lakes9.9 mi SE
- King10.7 mi SE
- Polonia11.1 mi NW
- Waupaca12.5 mi SE
- Rosholt12.6 mi N
- Plover12.7 mi W
- Ogdensburg12.7 mi E
- Park Ridge13.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Portage County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Amherst, WI?
1,117 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, WI?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 54406.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Amherst Junction (2.2 mi), Nelsonville (3.1 mi), Scandinavia (6.7 mi), Iola (9.2 mi), Chain O' Lakes (9.9 mi).
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