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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.
In Amherst, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Amherst had a median family income of $54,821.
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.
Of the housing in Amherst, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners.
In Amherst, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the village makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Amherst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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