Amherst, Ohio
Amherst: City in Ohio, United States
About
Amherst is a city located in the county of Lorain in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,021 and a population density of 652 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,387 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Amherst
| Population : | 12,387 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Lorain County |
| Postal code : | 44001 |
| Area : | 18.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 689 feet / 210 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:22:04 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 672 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amherst is located at 41°23'52"N 82°13'21"W (41.3978200, -82.2223800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Amherst
Demographics
The population of Amherst increased by 2.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,021 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,019 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,012 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,081 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,110 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,108 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,104 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,078 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,146 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,254 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,387 | 1.07% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Amherst
1 Amherst Township Park
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Where ot Eat in Amherst
1 McDonald's
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3 Denny's
900 N Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Chipotle Mexican Grill
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5 KFC
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Where to Stay in Amherst
1 Motel 6 Amherst, OH - Cleveland West - Lorain
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Schools in Amherst
College & universities near Amherst, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204431 | Northern Institute of Cosmetology | Lorain (OH) | 44052-1803 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amherst, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| TOL | Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza | 415 Emerald Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Amherst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (OH) | 44001 |
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Other cities in Lorain County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lorain County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 63,872 | The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio. |
| North Ridgeville | 35,104 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Avon Lake | 24,808 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Avon | 23,745 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Avon Center | 15,724 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Vermilion-on-the-Lake | 11,006 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sheffield Lake | 8,952 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Oberlin | 8,132 | City in Ohio |
| Brownhelm | 7,802 | Township in Lorain County, Ohio |
| Huntington | 6,223 | Township in Lorain County, Ohio |
| Wellington | 4,948 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Vermilion | 4,745 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,631 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Elyria | 3,173 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Grafton | 2,866 | Village in Ohio |
| Lagrange | 2,573 | Village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Amherst distances to largest Ohio cities
