Amherst
City in Lorain County, Ohio
Amherst is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, with 12,681 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 689 ft (210 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lorain, 3.5 miles NE.
- 12,681residents (2020 Census)
- 689 ftelevation · 210 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.3 km²
- 1,790 / sq mipopulation density
- 44053ZIP code
About Amherst
Amherst ( AM-hərst) is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located 28 miles (45 km) west of Cleveland within the Cleveland metropolitan area. The population was 12,681 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Amherst
- Median household income
- $90,725
- Median home value
- $239,200
- Median rent
- $906/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Amherst had 12,681 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,681 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,790 per sq mi (691 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amherst at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,681 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.08 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4053° N, 82.2317° W |
| ZIP code | 44053 |
| Official website | amherstohio.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3901798 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amherst
- Lorain3.5 mi NE
- South Amherst4.1 mi S
- Vermilion4.4 mi W
- Elyria7.1 mi E
- Sheffield8.0 mi NE
- Birmingham8.5 mi SW
- Oberlin8.5 mi S
- Sheffield Lake9.0 mi NE
- Kipton10.3 mi S
- North Ridgeville10.9 mi E
- Beulah Beach11.0 mi W
- Avon12.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst in?
Amherst is in Lorain County, Ohio.
What is the population of Amherst, OH?
12,681 people lived in Amherst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amherst, OH?
The ZIP code of Amherst is 44053.
What is the elevation of Amherst?
689 feet (210 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amherst?
Lorain (3.5 mi), South Amherst (4.1 mi), Vermilion (4.4 mi), Elyria (7.1 mi), Sheffield (8.0 mi).
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