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Amherst Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 230
- Land Area (2000): 100.936 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.823 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 153
Amherst Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Farm | 6 | 2.70% |
Rural, Non-farm | 216 | 97.30% |
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Amherst Employment Information Back to top
Amherst Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 88 | 88 | 0 | 0.19% | 2 |
1991 | 89 | 88 | 1 | 0.75% | 9 |
1992 | 90 | 90 | 1 | 0.65% | 7 |
1993 | 90 | 89 | 1 | 0.56% | 6 |
1994 | 95 | 95 | 0 | 0.44% | 5 |
1995 | 103 | 102 | 1 | 1.13% | 13 |
1996 | 107 | 105 | 1 | 1.10% | 12 |
1997 | 115 | 114 | 1 | 1.09% | 11 |
1998 | 118 | 117 | 1 | 0.92% | 10 |
1999 | 122 | 121 | 1 | 0.82% | 8 |
2000 | 97 | 95 | 2 | 2.14% | 22 |
2001 | 97 | 95 | 2 | 2.14% | 21 |
2002 | 97 | 95 | 2 | 2.07% | 21 |
2003 | 99 | 95 | 4 | 3.95% | 38 |
2004 | 104 | 96 | 8 | 7.77% | 77 |
2005 | 106 | 97 | 9 | 8.04% | 80 |
2006 | 108 | 98 | 10 | 9.50% | 94 |
2007 | 109 | 98 | 11 | 9.68% | 95 |
2008 | 109 | 98 | 10 | 9.51% | 95 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 113 | 98 | 15 | 13.27% | 133 |
Feb 2008 | 108 | 98 | 10 | 9.26% | 93 |
Mar 2008 | 111 | 99 | 12 | 10.81% | 108 |
Apr 2008 | 113 | 99 | 14 | 12.39% | 124 |
May 2008 | 109 | 99 | 10 | 9.17% | 92 |
Jun 2008 | 106 | 98 | 8 | 7.55% | 75 |
Jul 2008 | 105 | 98 | 7 | 6.67% | 67 |
Aug 2008 | 107 | 98 | 9 | 8.41% | 84 |
Sep 2008 | 106 | 98 | 8 | 7.55% | 75 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Amherst Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 13 | 27.08% |
2. | Construction | 10 | 20.83% |
3. | Chemical Manufacturing | 4 | 8.33% |
4. | Repair and Maintenance | 3 | 6.25% |
5. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 2 | 4.17% |
6. | Educational Services | 2 | 4.17% |
7. | Fuel Dealers | 2 | 4.17% |
8. | Rail Transportation | 2 | 4.17% |
9. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2 | 4.17% |
10. | U.S. Postal Service | 2 | 4.17% |
11. | Utilities | 2 | 4.17% |
12. | Wood Manufacturing | 2 | 4.17% |
13. | Health Care | 1 | 2.08% |
14. | Public Administration | 1 | 2.08% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 9 | 20.93% |
2. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 5 | 11.63% |
3. | Construction | 5 | 11.63% |
4. | Food Manufacturing | 3 | 6.98% |
5. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3 | 6.98% |
6. | Social Assistance | 3 | 6.98% |
7. | U.S. Postal Service | 3 | 6.98% |
8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2 | 4.65% |
9. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 2 | 4.65% |
10. | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 4.65% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 2 | 4.65% |
12. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 2 | 4.65% |
13. | Health Care | 2 | 4.65% |
Amherst Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Fishing / Hunting / Forestry | 7 | 14.58% |
2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 5 | 10.42% |
3. | Other Construction Trades | 4 | 8.33% |
4. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 4 | 8.33% |
5. | Vehicle Mechanics | 4 | 8.33% |
6. | Agricultural Workers | 3 | 6.25% |
7. | Construction Laborers | 2 | 4.17% |
8. | Electricians | 2 | 4.17% |
9. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 2 | 4.17% |
10. | Other Protective Service Workers | 2 | 4.17% |
11. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 2 | 4.17% |
12. | Plant and System Operators | 2 | 4.17% |
13. | Rail and Water Transportation | 2 | 4.17% |
14. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 2 | 4.17% |
15. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 2 | 4.17% |
16. | Bus Drivers | 1 | 2.08% |
17. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 1 | 2.08% |
18. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 1 | 2.08% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 7 | 16.28% |
2. | Agricultural Workers | 5 | 11.63% |
3. | Other Healthcare Support | 3 | 6.98% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 3 | 6.98% |
5. | Other Production Occupations | 3 | 6.98% |
6. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 3 | 6.98% |
7. | Therapists | 3 | 6.98% |
8. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 2 | 4.65% |
9. | Financial Managers | 2 | 4.65% |
10. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 2 | 4.65% |
11. | Painters and Paperhangers | 2 | 4.65% |
12. | Registered Nurses | 2 | 4.65% |
13. | Secretaries and Admins | 2 | 4.65% |
14. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 2 | 4.65% |
15. | Teachers, Special Education | 2 | 4.65% |
Amherst Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 105 | 54.12% |
15-35 hours | 25 | 12.89% |
1-14 hours | 10 | 5.15% |
No regular hours | 54 | 27.84% |
Amherst Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 0 | 0.00% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 3 | 3.53% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 5 | 5.88% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 9 | 10.59% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 18 | 21.18% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 25 | 29.41% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 9 | 10.59% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 0 | 0.00% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 2 | 2.35% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 2 | 2.35% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 1 | 1.18% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 0 | 0.00% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 3 | 3.53% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 8 | 9.41% |
Amherst Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 11 | 12.94% |
5-9 | 8 | 9.41% |
10-14 | 2 | 2.35% |
15-19 | 9 | 10.59% |
20-24 | 8 | 9.41% |
25-29 | 0 | 0.00% |
30-34 | 8 | 9.41% |
35-39 | 5 | 5.88% |
40-44 | 4 | 4.71% |
45-59 | 28 | 32.94% |
60-89 | 0 | 0.00% |
At least 90 | 2 | 2.35% |
Amherst Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 38 | 44.71% |
30-44 | 1 | 1.18% | 16 | 18.82% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 28 | 32.94% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 2 | 2.35% |
Amherst Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 15 | 17.44% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 59 | 68.60% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 3 | 3.49% |
Public transportation | 1 | 1.16% |
Walked | 7 | 8.14% |
Worked at home | 1 | 1.16% |
Amherst Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Amherst Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 103 (222 people)
Families (2000): 62 (164 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 21
People at same address in 1995: 150
Amherst Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 12 | 11.65% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 13 | 12.62% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 11 | 10.68% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 13 | 12.62% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 14 | 13.59% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 7 | 6.80% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 7 | 6.80% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 4 | 3.88% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 6 | 5.83% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 4 | 3.88% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 6 | 5.83% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 4 | 3.88% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 0 | 0.00% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 0 | 0.00% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 0 | 0.00% |
$200,000 or more | 2 | 1.94% |
Amherst Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 36 | 33.64% |
Family, 2 people | 35 | 32.71% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 9 | 8.41% |
Family, 3 people | 10 | 9.35% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 1 | 0.93% |
Family, 4 people | 10 | 9.35% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 5 people | 4 | 3.74% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 6 people | 1 | 0.93% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.93% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Amherst Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 79 | 30.38% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 14 | 5.38% |
Public Assistance | 3 | 1.15% |
Retirement | 20 | 7.69% |
Self Employment | 26 | 10.00% |
Social Security | 20 | 7.69% |
Supplemental Security | 9 | 3.46% |
Wage / Salary | 72 | 27.69% |
Other | 17 | 6.54% |
Amherst Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 36 | 65.45% |
With children under 18 | 19 | 34.55% |
Amherst Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 27 | 25.23% |
Married | 55 | 51.40% |
Never Married | 23 | 21.50% |
Widowed | 2 | 1.87% |
Amherst Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 10 | 11.49% |
Married | 61 | 70.11% |
Never Married | 14 | 16.09% |
Widowed | 2 | 2.30% |
Amherst Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Amherst Education Information Back to top
Amherst Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 4 | 2.21% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 33 | 18.23% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 76 | 41.99% |
Some college, no degree | 35 | 19.34% |
Associate degree | 18 | 9.94% |
Bachelors degree | 12 | 6.63% |
Graduate or professional degree | 3 | 1.66% |
Amherst Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
Kindergarten | 2 | 0.87% | 0 | 0.00% | 2 | 0.87% |
Grades 1-4 | 4 | 1.74% | 0 | 0.00% | 4 | 1.74% |
Grades 5-8 | 10 | 4.35% | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 4.35% |
Grades 9-12 | 14 | 6.09% | 1 | 0.43% | 15 | 6.52% |
Undergrad college | 2 | 0.87% | 0 | 0.00% | 2 | 0.87% |
Graduate or professional school | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
Total | 32 | 13.91% | 1 | 0.43% | 33 | 14.35% |
Amherst Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Amherst Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 189 | 85.14% |
Below Poverty Level | 33 | 14.86% |
Amherst Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Amherst Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 18 | 7.83% |
10-19 Years | 29 | 12.61% |
20-29 Years | 13 | 5.65% |
30-39 Years | 41 | 17.83% |
40-49 Years | 45 | 19.57% |
50-59 Years | 40 | 17.39% |
60-69 Years | 23 | 10.00% |
70-79 Years | 18 | 7.83% |
80-89 Years | 3 | 1.30% |
90+ Years | 0 | 0.00% |
Amherst Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 127 | 55.22% |
Female | 103 | 44.78% |
Amherst Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 226 | 98.26% |
Multiracial | 2 | 0.87% |
Amerindian | 1 | 0.43% |
Hispanic/Latino | 1 | 0.43% |
African-American | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Race | 0 | 0.00% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
Amherst Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | English | 53 | 23.14% |
2. | Irish | 46 | 20.09% |
3. | German | 32 | 13.97% |
4. | French Non-Basque | 26 | 11.35% |
5. | United States Or American | 15 | 6.55% |
6. | Swedish | 9 | 3.93% |
7. | Scottish | 8 | 3.49% |
8. | Polish | 7 | 3.06% |
9. | Scotch Irish | 7 | 3.06% |
10. | Dutch | 6 | 2.62% |
Amherst Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 208 | 97.65% |
2. | French | 3 | 1.41% |
3. | German | 2 | 0.94% |
Amherst Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 218 | 98.20% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1 | 0.45% |
Not a citizen | 3 | 1.35% |
Amherst Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Amherst Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.