Demographics & People — South Amherst, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,771 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 45.4 |
| Total Households | 714 |
| Family Households | 547 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0632 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,689 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 513 |
| American | 357 |
| Irish | 265 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 238 |
| English | 214 |
| Polish | 167 |
| Other groups | 157 |
| Italian | 99 |
| Hungarian | 64 |
| Slovak | 61 |
Language
| English Only | 1,695 |
| Spanish | 19 |
| Population 5+ | 1,720 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 145 |
| Population 18+ | 1,496 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Amherst, Ohio.