Amherst, Colorado facts for kids
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Amherst, Colorado
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Location of the Amherst CDP in Phillips County, Colorado.
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 Amherst, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Phillips County |
| Established | About 1887 |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.454 sq mi (1.176 km2) |
| • Land | 0.454 sq mi (1.176 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,697 ft (1,127 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 101.3/sq mi (39.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80721
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature | Amherst CDP |
Amherst is a small community in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it doesn't have its own local city government. Amherst also has its own post office. In 2020, only 47 people lived there, making it a very small place!
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History of Amherst
When Amherst Began
The town of Amherst was started around the year 1887. Imagine, that's over 130 years ago! It was named after a place called Amherst, Massachusetts. A local businessman who came from Massachusetts chose this name for the new community.
The Post Office and County Changes
The Amherst Post Office opened its doors on February 18, 1888. This was an important step for the community. Before 1889, Amherst was part of a larger area called Weld County. But in 1889, Phillips County was created, and Amherst became part of this new county.
Geography of Amherst
Where is Amherst Located?
Amherst is located in Phillips County, Colorado. It's a small area, covering about 1.176 square kilometers (which is about 0.45 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within its boundaries.
People of Amherst
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Amherst is counted by the United States Census Bureau. This count happens every ten years. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 58 | — |
| 2020 | 47 | −19.0% |
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The first time Amherst was officially counted as a "Census-designated place" was for the United States Census 2010. In 2010, 58 people lived in Amherst. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 47 people. This shows that Amherst is a very quiet and small community.
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See also
In Spanish: Amherst (Colorado) para niños
