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Amherst, WI
Village in Portage County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,113
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
828
ZIP codes
0
Amherst and its ZIP codes
Amherst at a glance
- Amherst is about 7.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,922 a year, 16% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,300 (8% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Amherst, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Amherst, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,922
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$244,300
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (441), Polish Americans (351), Norwegian Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Amherst.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,840
33,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$461M
FY 2026, $6,548 per person
How people get to work
Amherst, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Amherst, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
461
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Amherst, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Amherst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst JunctionVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| ScandinaviaVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| IolaVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Chain O' LakesCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.4 |
| KingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| PoloniaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| WaupacaCity | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| OgdensburgVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| PloverVillage | 13 mi | 10.6 |
| RosholtVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| WhitingVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Park RidgeVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| AlmondVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Stevens PointCity | 16 mi | 17.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Amherst, WI in?
- Amherst is in Portage County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Amherst, WI?
- About 1,113 people live in Amherst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Amherst?
- Nearby places include Amherst Junction (2.5 mi), Nelsonville (3.7 mi), Scandinavia (6.8 mi), Iola (8.7 mi), Chain O' Lakes (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023