Amherst, Maine

Amherst: Town in Maine, United States

About

Amherst is a town located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 265 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 256 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Amherst

Population : 256 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maine (United States)
County : Hancock County
Phone Area Codes : 207
Area : 39.63 km2
Altitude : 581 feet / 177 meters
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 12:35:14 (12th December 2024)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.52% (2010-2020)

Geography

Amherst is located at 44°50'0"N 68°21'51"W (44.8334000, -68.3641900).

Amherst map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Amherst decreased by 3.52% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 265 - census
2011 264 -0.38% estimation process
2012 263 -0.38% estimation process
2013 264 0.38% estimation process
2014 262 -0.76% estimation process
2015 259 -1.16% estimation process
2016 259 0% estimation process
2017 258 -0.39% estimation process
2018 258 0% estimation process
2019 257 -0.39% estimation process
2020 256 -0.39% estimation process

Amkherst, Амхерст

Schools in Amherst

College & universities near Amherst, ME

Code Name City ZIP
161253 University of Maine Orono (ME) 04469

Stations (8)

Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, ME

Code Name Address Type
ORO Orono (University of Maine), Maine Squapan Rd and Gym Dr BUS
BAN Bangor, Maine 1039 Union St. BUS
SRT Searsport, Maine 161 East Main St. BUS
BFT Belfast, Maine Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 BUS
LCV Lincolnville, Maine 2512 Atlantic Highway BUS

Post offices near Amherst

Post Office Name City ZIP
Aurora Post Office Aurora (ME) 04408

Other places with the same name (10)

Other cities in Hancock County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , ME. (more)

City Name Population Title
Ellsworth 8,249 City in Maine
Bar Harbor 5,594 Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
Bucksport 4,916 City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Blue Hill 2,651 Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
Hancock 2,440 City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Orland 2,173 City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Deer Isle 1,911 Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
Southwest Harbor 1,793 City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Gouldsboro 1,743 City in United States of America
Dedham 1,666 Town in Maine
Tremont 1,602 City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Trenton 1,568 Town in Maine
Franklin 1,567 Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
Surry 1,504 Town in Virginia
Sullivan 1,261 Town in Maine, United States
Penobscot 1,220 Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States