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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Hancock County / Amherst / Zip Codes
Amherst, ME is a small town located in Penobscot County with a population of 280. The population density in Amherst is 7 people per square mile, which is substantially lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Due to its rural location, outdoor activities and local sporting events are popular year round. In the summertime, many people enjoy swimming and kayaking on Moosehead Lake or ATV riding in the nearby woods. In the winter months, snowmobiling and ice fishing are popular sports among locals as well as visitors. As for local businesses, there are several family owned stores selling unique products such as antiques and souvenirs. There are also numerous restaurants serving delicious seafood as well as other traditional Maine dishes. The community also has an active sports league including basketball, baseball/softball, and soccer teams for children and adults alike. Additionally the town hosts regular festivals throughout the year that feature locally made crafts, live music and fireworks displays. All in all, Amherst offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor fun throughout all four seasons!

The population in Amherst is 280. There are 7 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Amherst is 49.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Amherst is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Amherst
- 68.1% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 11.3% are married with children
- 3.2% have children, but are single
Race in Amherst

- 73.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 21.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleAmherst, MaineUnited States
  280.0329,725,481.0
  51.8%50.5%
  48.2%49.5%
  49.338.4
 
  297.0326,569,308.0
  264.0309,327,143.0
  230.0285,036,114.0
  226.0251,960,433.0
  11.3%15.6%
  13.3%30.8%
 
  7.193.4
  39.3073531905.423
  0.315264836.791
 
  78.9%59.4%
  0.0%12.2%
  0.0%5.6%
  16.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  3.2%3.2%
  1.8%18.4%
 
  68.1%49.8%
  68.1%48.0%
  0.0%1.8%
  31.9%50.2%
  9.3%33.8%
  17.6%10.8%
  5.1%5.6%
 
  2.622.6
  107.0124,010,992.0
  74.080,755,759.0
  23.0%30.5%
  68.9%42.9%
  33.043,255,233.0
  5.4%15.8%
  2.7%10.8%
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