54407 Amherst Junction, WI is a small town located in Portage County, with a population of 1,564 according to the latest census. It has a population density of 33 people per square mile, which is much lower than the United States' average density of 93 people per square mile. The community has many local businesses with the downtown having an old-fashioned charm. In terms of local businesses there is a general store and grocery store for necessary items, as well as restaurants like Out Back Bar & Grill for dining and entertainment. There are year round outdoor activities such as fishing at Lake Emily and biking trails at Standing Rocks Phase One Park for residents to enjoy. Other organizations in the area include 4-H clubs sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Extension program and local sporting events such as high school football games held at Amherst High School Stadium.
The population in Amherst Junction (zip 54407) is 1,564. There are 33 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Amherst Junction (zip 54407) is 48, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Amherst Junction (zip 54407) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Amherst Junction (zip 54407)
- 65.4% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 9.0% have children, but are single
Race in Amherst Junction (zip 54407)
- 97.6% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander