Amherst, Ohio Population 2022
Amherst is a city located in Lorain County Ohio. Amherst has a 2020 population of 12,525. Amherst is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 4.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,993 in 2010.
The average household income in Amherst is $90,528 with a poverty rate of 6.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $777 per month, and the median house value is $166,500. The median age in Amherst is 47.5 years, 44.5 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
Amherst Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Amherstwas:
- White: 91.36%
- Two or more races: 4.80%
- Asian: 1.80%
- Black or African American: 1.62%
- Other race: 0.21%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,140 | 91.36% |
| Black or African American | 197 | 1.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 220 | 1.80% |
| Some Other Race | 26 | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 585 | 4.80% |
Amherst Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,624 | 2.61 | 82.3 |
| Married | 2,616 | 3.07 | 90.3 |
| Male | 207 | 5.11 | 96.1 |
| Female | 437 | 3.06 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 1,364 | 1.2 | 74.3 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 0.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 3.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,500 | 28.31% |
| Some College | 2,197 | 24.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,147 | 12.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,790 | 20.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 823 | 9.32% |
Amherst Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 220 | 220 | 204 |
| Black | 109 | 109 | 61 |
| White | 7,926 | 7,558 | 2,228 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 325 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 245 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$46,574
Average Earnings
$63,750
Average Male
$35,517
Average Female
Amherst Language by Age
Amherst Language
96.11% of Amherst residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
Amherst Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,401 | 774 | 7.44% |
| Black | 191 | 1 | 0.52% |
| Other | 5 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 585 | 32 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 751 | 18 | 2.40% |
6.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.12%
Male Poverty Rate
8.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Amherst
The race most likely to be in poverty in Amherst is White, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Amherst is Hispanic, with 2.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.25%.
Amherst Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Amherst Married by Age and Sex
Amherst Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Amherst Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 660 | 7.57% |
| Black | 47 | 32.87% |
| Native American | 25 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 5 | 23.81% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 15.37% |
Amherst Veterans by Education
3.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.38%
Born in Amherst
96.79%
Native Born
3.21%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
2.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.79% of Amherst residents were born in the United States, with 80.38% having been born in Ohio. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,844 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 2,896 | 52 | 0.18% |
| 1950 | 3,542 | 646 | 2.03% |
| 1960 | 6,750 | 3,208 | 6.66% |
| 1970 | 9,902 | 3,152 | 3.91% |
| 1980 | 10,638 | 736 | 0.72% |
| 1990 | 10,332 | -306 | -0.29% |
| 2000 | 11,797 | 1,465 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 11,993 | 196 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 11,994 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 11,986 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 12,054 | 68 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 12,082 | 28 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 12,077 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 12,077 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 12,050 | -27 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 12,117 | 67 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 12,219 | 102 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 12,321 | 102 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 12,423 | 102 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 12,525 | 102 | 0.82% |