Amherst, Nebraska
Amherst: Village in Nebraska, United States
About
Amherst is a village located in the county of Buffalo in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 248 and a population density of 438 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 254 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| Population : | 254 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Buffalo County |
| Postal code : | 68812 |
| Area : | 0.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,356 feet / 718 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 21:44:37 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 449 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amherst is located at 40°46'8"N 99°16'11"W (40.7689000, -99.2698200).
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Demographics
The population of Amherst increased by 2.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 248 | - | census |
| 2011 | 250 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 253 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 252 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 250 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 247 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 247 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 251 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 252 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 253 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 254 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,893 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,645 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,771 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 36,651 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 96.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,309 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,043 |
Amherst zip code is 68812.
County name: Buffalo, County
fips: 31019
Amkherst, Амхерст
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,043 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $164,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,331 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $506 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $781 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 91 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,714 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,647 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 223,302 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,882,467 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 501,430 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,908 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,121 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,465 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 940 |
| 2019 total employment : | 15,419 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 684,460 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,432 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,006 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,527 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,074 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,811 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 274 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,512 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 74.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 491.47 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $200,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,464 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $529 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $974 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 47,097 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 374,493 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,376,425 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,961,985 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,224,401 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,409 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,106 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,518 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,900 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,095 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,801 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,140 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,236 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 874 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,304 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,956.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 54.59 |
Schools in Amherst
College & universities near Amherst, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181215 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney (NE) | 68849-1212 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Amherst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (NE) | 68812 |
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Other cities in Buffalo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buffalo County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Gibbon | 1,875 | City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U. |
| Ravenna | 1,361 | City in Nebraska |
| Shelton | 1,055 | Village in Buffalo and Hall counties, Nebraska, in the United States |
| Elm Creek | 945 | Human settlement in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Pleasanton | 361 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Riverdale | 179 | Village in Nebraska |
| Miller | 115 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
