Amherst township, Ohio
Amherst township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Amherst township is a geographic entity located in Lorain County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,870. The land area covers 15.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,870 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,677 | ±165 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,818 | ±174 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,677 | ±165 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 141 | ±89 |
| Median Home Value | $217,100 | ±$12,042 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,168 | ±$157 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,554 | ±$9,771 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,975 | ±$3,687 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 421 | ±217 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,135 | ±236 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.7% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,523 (2024)
ID: 173017
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
7530 OBERLIN RD, ELYRIA OH 44035-1904
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GUS Population: 322,030 (2024)
ID: 172262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUDGET DIRECTOR
226 MIDDLE AVE, FL 4, ELYRIA OH 44035-5629
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Amherst | 06-08 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Amherst | 09-12 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Amherst | PK-03 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Amherst | 04-05 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lorain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Avon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Avon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Avon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Avon, OH | |
| 8 Nearby | 2-10 | AVON, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria
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College Vocational | 5.4 mi away | 120 Market Drive, Elyria, OH, 44035-2885 |
4403288878
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AMHERST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 221 SPRING ST, AMHERST, OH, 44001 |
(440) 988-4230
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Oberlin College
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College | 6.1 mi away | 70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
4407758411
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WEST RIVER BRANCH
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 1194 W RIVER ST, ELYRIA, OH, 44035 |
(440) 324-2270
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Northern Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 669 Broadway, Lorain, OH, 44052-1803 |
4402444282
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ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 211 SECOND ST., ELYRIA, OH, 44035 |
(440) 323-5747
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Lorain County Community College
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College | 7.4 mi away | 1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH, 44035-1691 |
4403655222
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 1611 MIDDLE AVE, ELYRIA, OH, 44035 |
(440) 323-7519
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Ohio Business College-Sheffield
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College | 7.7 mi away | 5095 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH, 44035-0701 |
44093431012330
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SOUTH
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 2121 HOMEWOOD DR, LORAIN, OH, 44055 |
(440) 277-5672
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ELYRIA LORAIN CO AP, OH US, located 2.8 miles from Amherst township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 19.8° | 26.7° | 2.11" | — |
| February | 36.3° | 21.2° | 28.8° | 1.66" | — |
| March | 45.3° | 28.8° | 37.0° | 2.48" | — |
| April | 58.8° | 38.5° | 48.6° | 3.28" | — |
| May | 70.0° | 49.2° | 59.6° | 3.64" | — |
| June | 79.0° | 58.8° | 68.9° | 3.87" | — |
| July | 82.3° | 62.2° | 72.3° | 3.56" | — |
| August | 79.9° | 60.2° | 70.1° | 3.63" | — |
| September | 74.6° | 53.0° | 63.8° | 3.74" | — |
| October | 62.6° | 43.2° | 52.9° | 3.50" | — |
| November | 49.3° | 34.0° | 41.7° | 2.96" | — |
| December | 38.5° | 26.0° | 32.3° | 2.29" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| South Amherst village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Lorain city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Elyria city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Vermilion city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Oberlin city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3909301812. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.