| Place Name | Amherst |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80721 |
| County | Phillips County |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| Population (2022) | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -18.97% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 72.22% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Colorado 4th |
| State House Districts | 65 |
| State Senate Districts | 1 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 72.22% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 27.78% |