Amherst, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Amherst, Colorado had a total population of 82, the 423rd largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Amherst Quick Facts
How Amherst Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 84 | 82 | -2.4% |
How Amherst Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Amherst Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Phillips County
Cities Similar to Amherst
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jansen | 81 | $33,242 | $132,400 | 39.5% | 35.8% |
| Somerset | 79 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Kim | 78 | $28,125 | $187,500 | 24.2% | 17.9% |
| Raymer (New Raymer) | 78 | $36,875 | $170,800 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| Divide | 87 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 82, Amherst's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Amherst is a small community located in Colorado, within Phillips County. The total population is 82. It ranks as the 423rd most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Amherst is 26.9 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. 24.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Amherst. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Amherst, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Amherst is Hispanic or Latino, making up 75.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.4%) is well below the state average of 64.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (75.6% vs 22.5%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 34.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Amherst, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Amherst, Colorado?
Amherst, Colorado has a population of 82 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Amherst, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Amherst — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Amherst, CO?
The ACS sample for Amherst recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Amherst, Colorado?
Amherst's population is 24.4% White, 0.0% Black, 75.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Amherst, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Amherst — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Amherst, Colorado?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.