Demographics & People — Amherst, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,033 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 50.3 |
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| Total Households | 506 |
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| Family Households | 308 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0757 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,004 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 443 |
| Polish | 280 |
| Norwegian | 118 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 105 |
| English | 86 |
| Other groups | 86 |
| Irish | 73 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| Italian | 41 |
| European | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 965 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 968 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 58 |
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| Population 18+ | 780 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Amherst, Wisconsin.
