Amherst is a town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States.

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,435 people, 494 households, and 390 families residing in the town.

There were 556 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.7/km2).

17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Capital to form the new company was provided by 62 area residents who pledged $25 each to buy a share of stock.