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The Village of Amherst had a population of 272 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Amherst is located at latitude 40.7689 and longitude -99.2698 in Buffalo County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Amherst encompass a land area of 0.22 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Buffalo County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Amherst has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Amherst is located within Election Precinct 26, a minor civil division (MCD) of Buffalo County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 272 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,246 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 8 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $69,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,928 |
| Median Home Value | $169,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 119 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 85 (71.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26 (21.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 (6.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 111 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 68 (61.3%) |
The table below compares Amherst to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska 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 | # 304 | 49th |
| Population Density | # 161 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 251 | 58th |
| Per Capita Income | # 423 | 29th |
| Diversity Index | # 427 | 28th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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