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South Amherst

Ohio · 1,581 residents · 2.407 sq mi
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South Amherst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,110. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 282 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,100. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,581
−15%since 2000
from 1,863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
657 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+21%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Amherst
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,110
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,539
+51%since 2000
from $19,607 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−29%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,800)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(36)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,455)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(55)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.2%(50)
Diversity Score17.3%(273)
Diversity Score
17
+183%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Amherst, Ohio?

South Amherst, Ohio has about 1,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Amherst, Ohio earns about $70,110 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 $134,100, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in South Amherst, Ohio?

About 17.1% 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 2.0% of people in South Amherst, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Amherst, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Amherst, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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