Amherst, NE Demographics

A map of Amherst's Population by Race

Amherst, Nebraska has an estimated population of 272, a dramatic increase from the 201 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Amherst, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Amherst has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Amherst, that probability was 15.0% in 2020 and 7.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Amherst is ranked the 303rd most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Amherst was ranked the 337th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Amherst's White Population

261 residents of Amherst, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Amherst is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Amherst ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst's White population has grown by an estimated 41.1%. White residents' share of Amherst's population has increased from 92.0% to 96.0%.

Amherst is more White than neighboring Riverdale (92.2% White), Miller (83.6% White), and Elm Creek (84.9% White). Amherst is less White than neighboring Odessa (100% White), and Glenwood (100% White).

Amherst's Black Population

0 residents of Amherst, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Amherst is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Amherst ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Amherst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Amherst is less Black than neighboring Elm Creek (0.3% Black).

Amherst's Asian Population

0 residents of Amherst, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Amherst is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Amherst ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Amherst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Amherst is less Asian than neighboring Elm Creek (1.2% Asian).

Amherst's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Amherst, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Amherst is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Amherst ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Amherst's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.5%.

Amherst is more Hispanic than neighboring Odessa (0% Hispanic), and Glenwood (0% Hispanic). Amherst is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverdale (6.8% Hispanic), Miller (16.4% Hispanic), and Elm Creek (11.5% Hispanic).

Amherst's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Amherst, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Amherst is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Amherst ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Amherst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Amherst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverdale (1% Native American/Other), Odessa (0% Native American/Other), Miller (0% Native American/Other), Elm Creek (0.1% Native American/Other), and Glenwood (0% Native American/Other).

Amherst's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Amherst, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Amherst is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Amherst ranks 506th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Amherst's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Amherst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Amherst is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverdale (0% Multiracial), Odessa (0% Multiracial), Miller (0% Multiracial), and Glenwood (0% Multiracial). Amherst is less Multiracial than neighboring Elm Creek (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.