Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of Buffalo. As of 2020, the town had a total population of 129,595. This represents an increase from 122,366 as reported in the 2010 census. It is the 14th most populated municipality in New York.
Elevation: 594 ft (181 m)
Country: United States
State: New York
County: Erie
Incorporated: April 10, 1818
Named for: Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst
ZIP Code: 14068, 14221, 14226, 14228, 14231, 14260, 14261