Demographics & People — Amherst, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,796 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,200 |
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| Median Age | 42.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,854 |
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| Family Households | 3,386 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1972 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,357 |
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| Black or African American | 164 |
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| Asian | 348 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 849 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,182 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,156 |
| Irish | 1,727 |
| Other groups | 1,678 |
| English | 1,626 |
| Polish | 1,501 |
| Hungarian | 1,446 |
| Italian | 1,125 |
| American | 1,062 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 879 |
Language
| English Only | 11,603 |
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| Spanish | 177 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,243 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 725 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,156 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Amherst, Ohio.
