| Place Name | Amherst |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 79312 |
| County | Lamb County |
| Area Code(s) | 806 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 854 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.96% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 51.4% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Texas 19th |
| State House Districts | 88 |
| State Senate Districts | 28 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 51.4% |
| African American | 4.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1.26% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 42.48% |