Amherst, Wisconsin
Amherst: Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Amherst is a town located in the county of Portage in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,325. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,361 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| Population : | 1,361 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Portage County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:31:19 (29th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 54406 |
| Population growth : | 2.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amherst is located at 44°27'3"N 89°17'5"W (44.4508100, -89.2848400).
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Demographics
The population of Amherst increased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,325 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,328 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,331 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,334 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,341 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,342 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,342 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,346 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,355 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,361 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,361 | 0% | estimation process |
Amherst zip code is 54406.
County name: Portage, County
fips: 55097
Amkherst, Амхерст
Schools in Amherst
College & universities near Amherst, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240480 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point (WI) | 54481-3897 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAU | Waupaca, Wisconsin | 1222 West Fulton St. | BUS |
| SVU | Stevens Point, WI | 2050 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SVP | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 200 Division St. | BUS |
| WIT | Wittenberg, WI | 505 Grand Avenue | BUS |
| WIR | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2611 West Grand Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Amherst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (WI) | 54406 |
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Other cities in Portage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | 25,949 | City in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Stockton | 3,007 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Whiting | 1,704 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Plover | 1,667 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Garfield | 1,645 | Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Alban | 908 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| New Hope | 735 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Almond | 699 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Jordan | 654 | Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Park Ridge | 496 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Rosholt | 481 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Junction City | 439 | Village in Portage County Wisconsin |
| Amherst Junction | 392 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Peru | 251 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Blaine | 190 | U. |
| Nelsonville | 151 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Amherst distances to largest Wisconsin cities
