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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Amherst

Ohio · 1,863 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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South Amherst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,863
+6%since 1990
from 1,765 in 1990
1990 – 2025
774 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 733 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+12%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Amherst
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,053 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,607
+60%since 1990
from $12,285 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$566
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $403 in 1990
US average: $602
87.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
13.0% rent
2.7
+38%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,755)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.8%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,800)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(36)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score6.1%(114)
6
+118%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Amherst, Ohio?

South Amherst, Ohio has about 1,863 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Amherst, Ohio?

The typical household in South Amherst, Ohio earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Amherst, Ohio expensive?

In South Amherst, Ohio, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in South Amherst, Ohio?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Amherst, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Amherst, Ohio?

About 4.2% of people in South Amherst, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Amherst, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Amherst, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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