Amherst, Colorado Population 2022
Amherst is a city located in Phillips County Colorado. Amherst has a 2020 population of 178. Amherst is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by 0.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2010.
The average household income in Amherst is $60,067 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Amherst is 22.8 years, 23.6 years for males, and 22.5 years for females.
Amherst Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amherstwas:
- White: 100.00%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 100.00% |
Amherst Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 39 | 4.56 | 74.4 |
| All | 39 | 4.56 | 74.4 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | |
| Female | 0 | 0 | |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
4.1
Average Family Size
4.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0.00% | |
| High School Graduate | 36 | 48.00% |
| Some College | 20 | 26.67% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 13.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 12.00% |
Amherst Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 75 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.33%.
Amherst Language by Age
Amherst Language
100.00% of Amherst residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.00%
Male Poverty Rate
18.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Amherst
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amherst is White, with 10.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amherst is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.00%.
Amherst Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Amherst Married by Age and Sex
Amherst Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Amherst Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 18.98% |
Amherst Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.71%
Born in Amherst
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Amherst residents were born in the United States, with 83.71% having been born in Colorado. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 178 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 178 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 178 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 178 | -17 | -8.72% |
| 2018 | 195 | -26 | -11.76% |
| 2017 | 221 | 173 | 360.42% |
| 2016 | 48 | -8 | -14.29% |
| 2015 | 56 | 21 | 60.00% |
| 2014 | 35 | 16 | 84.21% |
| 2013 | 19 | -52 | -48.27% |
| 2011 | 71 | 0.00% |