Amherst town, Wisconsin
Amherst town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Amherst town is a geographic entity located in Portage County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,404. The land area covers 37.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,404 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 581 | ±74 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 635 | ±84 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 581 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $314,500 | ±$33,035 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,639 | ±$733 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,205 | ±$21,742 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,839 | ±$3,695 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 99 | ±52 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 752 | ±161 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF AMHERST
GUS Population: 1,418 (2024)
ID: 115251
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 5, AMHERST JUNCTION WI 54407-0005
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GUS Population: 72,040 (2024)
ID: 136511
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1516 CHURCH ST, STEVENS POINT WI 54481-3598
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Amherst | PK-04 | Amherst, WI | |
| Regular School Amherst | 09-12 | Amherst, WI | |
| Regular School Amherst | 05-08 | Amherst, WI | |
| Regular School Amherst | 09-12 | Amherst, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Almond, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Almond, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Almond, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-9 | STEVENS POINT, WI | |
| 1 Nearby | 10-13 | STEVENS POINT, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-9 | STEVENS POINT, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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College | 14.3 mi away | 2100 Main St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481-3897 |
7153460123
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LETTIE W. JENSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 278 N. MAIN ST., AMHERST, WI, 54406 |
(715) 824-5510
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Mid-State Technical College
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College | 24.6 mi away | 500 32nd St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494 |
7154225300
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SCANDINAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 349 N. MAIN ST., SCANDINAVIA, WI, 54977 |
(715) 467-4636
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IOLA VILLAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 180 S. MAIN ST., IOLA, WI, 54945 |
(715) 445-4330
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ROSHOLT BRANCH
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 137 N. MAIN ST., ROSHOLT, WI, 54473 |
(715) 677-4512
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PLOVER BRANCH
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 2151 ROOSEVELT DR., PLOVER, WI, 54467 |
(715) 341-4007
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WAUPACA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 107 S. MAIN ST., WAUPACA, WI, 54981 |
(715) 258-4414
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PORTAGE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 1001 MAIN ST., STEVENS POINT, WI, 54481 |
(715) 346-1544
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ALMOND BRANCH
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 122 MAIN ST., ALMOND, WI, 54909 |
(715) 366-2151
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WAUPACA, WI US, located 13.8 miles from Amherst town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1° | 7.6° | 16.3° | 1.41" | 10.9" |
| February | 29.2° | 10.4° | 19.8° | 1.11" | 11.9" |
| March | 41.3° | 21.3° | 31.3° | 1.94" | 7.0" |
| April | 55.1° | 32.7° | 43.9° | 3.44" | 4.7" |
| May | 68.2° | 44.9° | 56.6° | 4.07" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.4° | 54.7° | 66.1° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 58.8° | 70.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 57.2° | 68.4° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 48.9° | 60.3° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 36.9° | 47.4° | 2.61" | 0.3" |
| November | 43.1° | 25.8° | 34.4° | 2.06" | 2.1" |
| December | 30.2° | 14.5° | 22.4° | 1.71" | 12.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Junction village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Amherst village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Nelsonville village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Scandinavia village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Iola village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
| Polonia CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5509701775. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.