Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Amherst, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,906

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.1%11,108

Hispanic/Latino

7%898

Two or More

3.1%394

Asian

2.1%274

Black

1.7%215

Other

0.1%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%212

High School Diploma

25.1%2,313

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%960

Some College (1+ yr)

15%1,383

Associate's Degree

12%1,111

Bachelor's Degree

20%1,843

Master's Degree

9.4%865

Professional Degree

1.3%116

Doctorate

0.8%75

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

31.4%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$239,200

Median Renti

$906

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.2%4,260

Renter-Occupied

11.8%570

Total Units

5,001

Homeownership

88.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%161

$50K–$100K

1.6%70

$100K–$150K

8.8%377

$150K–$200K

20.4%869

$200K–$300K

32.7%1,394

$300K–$500K

30.6%1,302

$500K–$1M

1.7%74

$1M+

0.3%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

103

$750–$1,000

187

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%178

2010–2019

4.9%246

2000–2009

13.8%688

1990–1999

13.4%672

1980–1989

4.9%244

1970–1979

10.6%531

1960–1969

16.4%820

1950–1959

14.9%744

1940–1949

6.3%316

1939 or earlier

11.2%562

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.2%4,020

Electricity

14.8%715

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%43

Other

0.8%37

No Fuel

0.3%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,725

Mean Household Incomei

$114,899

Per Capita Incomei

$44,275

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

6,872

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%76

$10K–$15K

1.4%69

$15K–$20K

5.4%259

$20K–$25K

0.9%45

$25K–$30K

1.5%72

$30K–$35K

3.8%183

$35K–$40K

2.3%113

$40K–$45K

2%96

$45K–$50K

4.8%234

$50K–$60K

6.7%323

$60K–$75K

11.3%544

$75K–$100K

11.7%563

$100K–$125K

10.8%521

$125K–$150K

10.2%491

$150K–$200K

13.7%662

$200K+

12%579

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,526

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,501

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

846(8.4% of civilian adults)