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Amherst

Ohio · 12,681 residents · 7.084 sq mi
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Amherst is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $166,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,681
+7%since 2000
from 11,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,790 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+17%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Amherst
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,402
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,630
+55%since 2000
from $25,565 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(11,206)
Black0.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(346)
Asian0.7%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(1,179)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(11,126)
Black1.1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(807)
Asian1%(126)
Other4.2%(529)
Diversity Score28.8%(3,653)
Diversity Score
29
+188%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst, Ohio?

Amherst, Ohio has about 12,681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amherst, Ohio?

The typical household in Amherst, Ohio earns about $76,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amherst, Ohio expensive?

In Amherst, Ohio, the median home is worth about $166,500, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Amherst, Ohio?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherst, Ohio?

About 6.7% of people in Amherst, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amherst, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Amherst, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,349 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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