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South Amherst

County:
Lorain County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.407
State:
Ohio

South Amherst is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. South Amherst has a 2026 population of 1,561. South Amherst is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,575 in 2020.

The median household income in South Amherst is $86,194 with a poverty rate of 6.59%. The median age in South Amherst is 45.4 years: 45.5 years for males, and 45.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.4 males.

1.6K
Total Population
648
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.13%
Growth

South Amherst Population

South Amherst Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,561-2-0.13%
20251,563-3-0.19%
20241,56630.19%
20231,56300%
20221,563-9-0.57%
20211,572-3-0.19%
20201,57500%
20191,664-10-0.6%
20181,674-2-0.12%
20171,676-10-0.59%
20161,686-5-0.3%
20151,691-7-0.41%
20141,698-4-0.24%
20131,70250.29%
20121,697-5-0.29%
20111,702140.83%
20101,70300%

Median Age

Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 45.4 years
Male: 45.5 years

South Amherst Adults

There are 1,576 adults, (450 of whom are seniors) in South Amherst.

Sex Ratio

Female: 959 (50.2%)
Male: 953 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Amherst includes 90.38% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,72890.38%
Two or more races1849.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1336.96%
White110.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,71789.8%
Two or more races512.67%

South Amherst Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Amherst 's average per capita income is $49,097. Household income levels show a median of $86,194. The poverty rate stands at 6.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,034-
Families$87,151$97,785
Households$86,194$92,397
Non Families$34,954$55,334

$49,097

Average Income

$86,194

Median Household Income

6.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)