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.

South Amherst, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,912

Median Agei

45.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%1,717

Hispanic/Latino

7.5%144

Two or More

2.7%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%60

High School Diploma

32.9%454

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%139

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%171

Associate's Degree

17.2%238

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%204

Master's Degree

2.5%35

Professional Degree

0.9%12

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,800

Median Renti

$1,294

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.4%602

Renter-Occupied

19.6%147

Total Units

799

Homeownership

80.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%30

$50K–$100K

7.8%47

$100K–$150K

15.6%94

$150K–$200K

23.4%141

$200K–$300K

36.9%222

$300K–$500K

9.6%58

$500K–$1M

1.3%8

$1M+

0.3%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%3

1990–1999

7%56

1980–1989

3.9%31

1970–1979

9.4%75

1960–1969

15%120

1950–1959

25.5%204

1940–1949

5%40

1939 or earlier

33.8%270

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.9%688

Electricity

5.9%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%12

Wood

0.5%4

Other

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,194

Mean Household Incomei

$92,397

Per Capita Incomei

$37,075

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

997

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%16

$10K–$15K

1.1%8

$15K–$20K

0.8%6

$20K–$25K

3.5%26

$25K–$30K

3.1%23

$30K–$35K

5.5%41

$35K–$40K

3.2%24

$40K–$45K

3.1%23

$45K–$50K

3.5%26

$50K–$60K

3.7%28

$60K–$75K

11.1%83

$75K–$100K

21.4%160

$100K–$125K

16.8%126

$125K–$150K

6.4%48

$150K–$200K

11.1%83

$200K+

3.7%28

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

924

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

936

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(8.2% of civilian adults)