Amherst, Maine facts for kids
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Amherst, Maine
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 Amherst, Maine
Location in Maine
Amherst, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.63 sq mi (102.64 km2) |
| • Land | 39.32 sq mi (101.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
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| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04605
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-01185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582323 |
Amherst is a small town located in Hancock County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 248 people lived in Amherst.
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Where is Amherst, Maine?
Amherst is found in the state of Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 39.63 square miles (102.64 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 39.32 square miles (101.84 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Amherst has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 196 | — | |
| 1850 | 323 | 64.8% | |
| 1860 | 384 | 18.9% | |
| 1870 | 350 | −8.9% | |
| 1880 | 400 | 14.3% | |
| 1890 | 375 | −6.2% | |
| 1900 | 364 | −2.9% | |
| 1910 | 275 | −24.5% | |
| 1920 | 198 | −28.0% | |
| 1930 | 163 | −17.7% | |
| 1940 | 146 | −10.4% | |
| 1950 | 151 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 168 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 148 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 203 | 37.2% | |
| 1990 | 226 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 230 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 265 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 248 | −6.4% | |
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Amherst in 2010
In 2010, a census showed there were 265 people living in Amherst. These people lived in 121 different homes, and 78 of these were families. The town had about 6.7 people per square mile. There were 174 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Amherst were White, making up 98.5% of the population. About 1.5% of the people were from two or more different backgrounds. A small number, 0.4%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 121 homes, about 21.5% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 52.9%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head (5.0%) or a male head (6.6%) without a spouse. About 35.5% of the homes were not families.
Almost 30% of all homes had only one person living there. About 9.9% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had 2.19 people, and each family had 2.56 people.
The average age of people in Amherst was 47.4 years old. About 17% of residents were under 18. About 6.1% were between 18 and 24 years old. A large group, 41.9%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (52.5%) than females (47.5%).
Who is a Famous Person from Amherst?
- Lawrence Lockman is a person from Amherst who became a state legislator. This means he helped make laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Amherst (Maine) para niños
