Amherst, Minnesota
Amherst: Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota
About
Amherst is a township located in the county of Fillmore in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 378 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 401 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| Population : | 401 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Fillmore County |
| Area : | 92.8 km2 |
| Named for : | Amherst |
| Altitude : | 1,181 feet / 360 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:19:22 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amherst is located at 43°36'31"N 91°53'42"W (43.6085800, -91.8948800).
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Demographics
The population of Amherst increased by 5.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 378 | - | census |
| 2011 | 378 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 382 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 383 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 382 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 383 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 387 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 392 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 394 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 396 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 401 | 1.25% | estimation process |
Schools in Amherst
College & universities near Amherst, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153834 | Luther College | Decorah (IA) | 52101-1045 |
| 154110 | Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar (IA) | 52132-0400 |
| 174817 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona (MN) | 55987-1399 |
| 175263 | Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona (MN) | 55987 |
| 175272 | Winona State University | Winona (MN) | 55987-5838 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Amherst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Post Office | Canton (MN) | 55922 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Amherst , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 120,809 people.
- Amherst , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 40,643 people.
- Amherst , Ohio city in Ohio, United States with a population of 12,387 people.
- Amherst , New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 11,418 people.
- Amherst , Virginia town in Virginia, USA with a population of 2,182 people.
- Amherst , Wisconsin town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,361 people.
- Amherst , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 652 people.
- Amherst , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 256 people.
- Amherst , Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 254 people.
Other cities in Fillmore County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fillmore County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rushford | 1,695 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Chatfield | 1,234 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Rushford Village | 838 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Canton | 765 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
| Washington | 752 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Mabel | 744 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lanesboro | 725 | Human settlement in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Spring Valley | 535 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Fillmore | 485 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
| Highland | 463 | Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota |
| Wykoff | 431 | Minnesota |
| Bristol | 416 | Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
| Harmony | 410 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Newburg | 404 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cherry Grove | 389 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
| York | 386 | Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
