Amherst Junction, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Amherst Junction, Wisconsin
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Location of Amherst Junction in Portage County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 377 |
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383 |
| • Density | 309.87/sq mi (119.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
54407
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| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-01800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560833 |
Amherst Junction is a small village located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 377 people lived there.
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History of Amherst Junction
Amherst Junction started because of the railroad. It was a special spot where two different train lines met. These were the Wisconsin Central and the Green Bay and Lake Pepin railroads. This meeting point was called a "junction."
Before 1875, the area was known as Groversburg. This name probably came from the Grover family, who owned a lot of land there. But in March 1875, a post office opened. From then on, the community was officially called Amherst Junction.
The village officially became a village (or "incorporated") in 1911. By 1914, Amherst Junction was very important for buying and selling potatoes. Many people who wanted to travel to the eastern parts of the county would get off the train here. They would then hire a horse and buggy from a local stable to reach their final destination.
At one time, Amherst Junction was a busy place with 36 businesses. These included five taverns, two hotels, and two grocery stores. There were also dance halls, train depots, and stores that sold animal feed. The village had four potato warehouses, a blacksmith shop, a stable for horses, a meat market, a bank, and a hardware store. There was even a car dealership, a post office, a school, and a factory that processed turkeys.
The Summit House Hotel
The Summit House was a large hotel built around 1872 or 1873. It was a popular spot for people to stay, eat, and dance. This shows that Amherst Junction was a central gathering place for many nearby communities.
The Summit House stayed open until 1939. After that, it was taken apart, and its wood was used to build a new home for the owner. For a while, the hotel was run by Zilphia Moyers Een. She was the first woman in the county to be a hotel keeper.
Geography of Amherst Junction
Amherst Junction is located at 44°28′10″N 89°19′1″W / 44.46944°N 89.31694°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.22 square miles (3.22 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.21 square miles (3.20 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 49 | — | |
| 1920 | 192 | — | |
| 1930 | 210 | 9.4% | |
| 1940 | 197 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 185 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 131 | −29.2% | |
| 1970 | 141 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 225 | 59.6% | |
| 1990 | 269 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 305 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 377 | 23.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 383 | 1.6% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 377 people lived in Amherst Junction. These people lived in 137 households, and 102 of these were families.
The population density was about 311.6 people per square mile (119.63 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain area. There were also 146 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Almost everyone living in the village (100%) was identified as White. A small number, about 0.5%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 137 households:
- 42.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- 65.7% were married couples living together.
- A small number had a single parent (3.6% female, 5.1% male).
- 25.5% were not families.
- 18.2% of households had only one person living there.
- 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.75 people, and the average family had 3.16 people.
The median age in the village was 35.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35.2, and half were older.
- 28.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9% were 65 years old or older.
The village had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49.3% were male, and 50.7% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Amherst Junction para niños
