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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
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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 census-designated place (CDP) and a post office in and governed by Phillips County, Colorado, United States. The Amherst post office has the ZIP Code 80721. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Amherst CDP was 47.
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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. Phillips County was founded in 1889, and before that, Amherst was in Weld County.
Geography
The Amherst CDP has an area of 291 acres (1.176 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Amherst CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 58 | — |
| 2020 | 47 | −19.0% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Amherst CDP for the United States Census 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Amherst (Colorado) para niños
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