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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
(2010)
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 128/sq mi (49/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 an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Phillips County, Colorado, United States. The Amherst post office has the ZIP Code 80721. At the United States Census 2010, the population of the Amherst CDP was 58, while the population of the 80721 ZIP Code Tabulation Area was 154 including adjacent areas.
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History
The town of Amherst was established about 1887. The community was named after Amherst, Massachusetts, the native home of a local businessman. The Amherst Post Office opened on February 18, 1888.
Geography
Amherst is located at 40°40′55″N 102°09′58″W / 40.68194°N 102.16611°W (40.681940,-102.166157).
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Amherst CDP for the United States Census 2010.
| Amherst CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 58 | — |
| 2020 | 47 | −19.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
See also
In Spanish: Amherst (Colorado) para niños
