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Amherst village, WI is a small rural town with a population of 1,015 people. The town’s population density is 845 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Amherst Village has many local businesses, including Miller's Family Farm which offers pick-your-own produce and sells farm fresh products year-round. For outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy biking and walking trails as well as bird watching during the summer season. There are also several organizations in the area such as the Amherst Historical Society which provides tours and educational programs for its members. The town also hosts various sporting events, such as softball tournaments at Memorial Park and cycling competitions at Old Mill State Trail.
Estimated Total Population by Age
People
Amherst, Wisconsin
United States
Population
1,015.0
329,725,481.0
Female Population
47.7%
50.5%
Male Population
52.3%
49.5%
Median Age
40.3
38.4
Population - 2020
974.0
326,569,308.0
Population - 2010
1,038.0
309,327,143.0
Population - 2000
964.0
285,036,114.0
Population - 1990
792.0
251,960,433.0
Pop. 2000 to Now
12.2%
15.6%
Pop. 1990 to Now
36.6%
30.8%
Population Density
793
93.4
Land Area
1.28
3531905.423
Water Area
0.056
264836.791
White
95.5%
59.4%
Black
0.4%
12.2%
Asian
0.0%
5.6%
Native American
0.0%
0.6%
Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.4%
Two or More Races
0.3%
3.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
18.4%
Married Population
47.8%
49.8%
Currently Married
47.8%
48.0%
Married but Separated
0.0%
1.8%
Single Population
52.2%
50.2%
Never Married
31.3%
33.8%
Divorced
14.0%
10.8%
Widowed
6.8%
5.6%
Household Size
2.14
2.6
Households
475.0
124,010,992.0
Family Households
288.0
80,755,759.0
Married couple, w/children
27.4%
30.5%
Married couple, no children
49.0%
42.9%
Non Family Households
187.0
43,255,233.0
Single householder, w/children
17.0%
15.8%
Single householder, no children
6.6%
10.8%
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