Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Amherst, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,113

Median Agei

50.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.3%1,072

Hispanic/Latino

3%33

Two or More

0.6%7

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%10

High School Diploma

27.3%225

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%35

Some College (1+ yr)

10%82

Associate's Degree

18%148

Bachelor's Degree

22.4%184

Master's Degree

11.9%98

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

34.3%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$244,300

Median Renti

$856

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.4%382

Renter-Occupied

32.6%185

Total Units

603

Homeownership

67.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%8

$50K–$100K

3.7%14

$100K–$150K

13.6%52

$150K–$200K

10.5%40

$200K–$300K

47.1%180

$300K–$500K

11.3%43

$500K–$1M

11.8%45

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

9%54

2010–2019

4.3%26

2000–2009

8.3%50

1990–1999

14.1%85

1980–1989

11.6%70

1970–1979

10.6%64

1960–1969

2%12

1950–1959

14.6%88

1940–1949

3.6%22

1939 or earlier

21.9%132

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.7%435

Electricity

19.9%113

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%7

Other

1.1%6

Wood

0.5%3

No Fuel

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,922

Mean Household Incomei

$74,545

Per Capita Incomei

$37,174

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

619

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.4%2

$10K–$15K

4.2%24

$15K–$20K

4.9%28

$20K–$25K

3.9%22

$25K–$30K

1.1%6

$30K–$35K

2.8%16

$35K–$40K

3%17

$40K–$45K

12.3%70

$45K–$50K

5.6%32

$50K–$60K

7.6%43

$60K–$75K

9.3%53

$75K–$100K

22.8%129

$100K–$125K

11.3%64

$125K–$150K

3.9%22

$150K–$200K

4.9%28

$200K+

1.9%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes70% occupied$395/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,922/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

60%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

40%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(4.7% of civilian adults)