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Amherst, Ohio is 4 miles SW of Lorain, Ohio (center to center) and 28 miles W of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Lorain county. The city is part of the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area. The population of Amherst is 11,797.
In Amherst, about 67% of adults are married. Amherst, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.
In 2000, Amherst had a median family income of $57,990. Amherst is one of the richer cities in Ohio. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Amherst.
Among Amherst political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Amherst, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners.
In Amherst, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Amherst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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