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The Amherst CDP(1) had a population of 82 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Amherst ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Colorado. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Amherst is located at latitude 40.6828 and longitude -102.166 in Phillips County. The formal boundaries for the Amherst Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.45 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Phillips County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).
The Amherst Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
Colorado is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Amherst Census Designated Place is located within Holyoke Division of Phillips County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 82 (100%) |
| Population Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $0 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,918 |
| Median Home Value | $0 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 38 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 20 (52.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18 (47.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 (0.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 38 |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Family Households | 18 (47.4%) |
The table below compares Amherst to the other 482 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Colorado by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 424 | 12th |
| Population Density | # 382 | 21st |
| Median Household Income | # 482 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 375 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 231 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Colorado Census Data Comparison Tool.
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