| Place Name | Amherst |
| Place Type | Village |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54406 |
| County | Portage County |
| Area Code(s) | 535,715 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,226 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 7.92% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.76% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Stevens Point, WI |
| US Congressional District(s) | Wisconsin 3rd |
| State Assembly Districts | 71 |
| State Senate Districts | 24 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.76% |
| African American | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% |
| Asian | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.72% |