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Amherst, WI


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Amherst, Wisconsin

Amherst, Wisconsin is 44 miles W of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 119 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Portage county. The population of the village is 964.

The People and Families of Amherst

In Amherst, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amherst had a median family income of $54,821.

Political Inclinations

Among Amherst political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Amherst Housing

Of the housing in Amherst, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Amherst, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the village makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Amherst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Amherst Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Amherst Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Amherst Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Amherst, WI

Comparing Amherst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes38
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