Amherst (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Amherst, Wisconsin
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Location of Amherst, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
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(2000)
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| • Total | 1,435 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
Amherst is a town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,435 people lived there. A "ghost town" called Lake Emily used to be located within the town's area.
The Town of Amherst was officially started in 1851.
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What is Amherst Like?
Land and Water Areas
Amherst covers about 38.5 square miles (99.7 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, which is about 38.0 square miles (98.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Amherst?
In 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 1,435 people lived in Amherst. These people made up 494 households, and 390 of those were families. On average, there were about 38 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people in Amherst were White (about 98%). A small number were Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 0.35% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 38%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 71%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.80 people, and the average family had 3.17 people.
The people in Amherst were of different ages. About 26% were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Amherst was 39 years.
The average yearly income for a household in Amherst was about $50,435. For families, the average income was about $55,313. A small number of families (about 3.4%) and people (about 6.8%) lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes.
How Amherst Stays Connected
Amherst is home to a local company called Amherst Telephone Company/Tomorrow Valley Communication. This company provides telephone, internet, and television services to the area.
The Amherst Telephone Company started a long time ago, on July 3, 1903. It was formed with money from 62 local people who each invested $25. Today, this company provides services using both copper and fiber optic cables. They serve Amherst and nearby communities like Rosholt, Amherst Junction, and Polonia.
See also
In Spanish: Amherst (condado de Portage, Wisconsin) para niños
