Amherst, OH

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Amherst

Beaver Park / The Oaks

Martin's Run / The Village at Lighthouse Point

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Amherst

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.5%

Households with Children

27.6%

School Enrollment K-12

1,451

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.4%
Seniors (65+): 21.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.8%
High School / GED: 27.4%
Some College or Associate's: 37.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.6%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 44.1%
Living Alone: 28.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 1.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 39.8%
Puerto Rican: 47.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 6.3%
Central American: 0.8%
South American: 2.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.4%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources