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{{See also|Amherst Township, Lorain County, Ohio}}
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'''Amherst''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|m|h|ər|s|t}} {{respell|AM|hərst}})<ref name="A Pronunciation Guide to Places in Ohio">{{cite web|title=A Pronunciation Guide to Places in Ohio|url=http://scrippsjschool.org/pronunciation/#A|access-date=26 February 2015|archive-date=25 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725084101/http://scrippsjschool.org/pronunciation/#A|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a city in [[Lorain County, Ohio]], United States. It is located {{convert|28|mi|km}} west of [[Cleveland]] within the [[Cleveland metropolitan area]]. The population was 12,681 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="wwwcensusgov" />
'''Amherst''' is a [[city]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]] and is located in [[Lorain County, Ohio|Lorain County]]. The population was 11,797 at the [[United States Census 2000|2000 census]].


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Church Street, looking South in Amherst, Ohio, 1910s.jpg|thumb|left|Church Street, looking South in Amherst, Ohio, circa 1910]]
The town of Amherst was established by German immigrants between 1811 and 1816. Jacob Shupe was the founder of Amherst. He had the first sawmill, distillery, and gristmill in the Amherst area. Mr. Shupe actually started early industry in the Amherst area. He settled on a high hill near the Beaver Creek, close to the intersection of Cooper Foster Park Road and North Main Street. His house still stands today and is a part of the [[New Indian Ridge Museum]].
The original village, which eventually became known as Amherst, was established/founded by pioneer settler Jacob Shupe <ref name="Geo.F. 1916">{{cite book|last=Geo.F.|first=Wright|title=A standard history of Lorain county, Ohio|year=1916|publisher=Lewis Publishing Co.}}</ref> (who came to this area in 1811; however, what would become the specific “downtown” area was settled by Josiah Harris in 1818), although the original tiny village was first known only as "Amherst Corners" in the early-1830s. When the village-plat was officially recorded in 1836, it was simply named the "town plat of Amherst", but became "Amherstville" circa-1839, and was later changed to "North Amherst", until finally again simply 'Amherst' in 1909.<ref name="Geo.F. 1916"/> (The original 1820s postal-name of the village's first post-office was "Plato"; and the village's post-office retained that postal-name into the 1840s, even after the local-government name of the village officially became 'Amherstville' by 1840.)<ref>directories of U.S.Post-Offices, var.years beginning 1828.</ref>


The village is often said to have had its beginnings as early as 1811, because land which was settled by pioneer Jacob Shupe, in the [[Beaver Creek settlement (Ohio)|"Beaver Creek Settlement"]] (about a mile north of the later village site), was eventually included into the Amherst city-limits. Shupe's pioneering efforts within the township, which included constructing his own grist-mill/saw-mill and distillery, certainly added to the area's desirability for later pioneers to settle here).<ref name="Geo.F. 1916"/>
Soon after being settled, Amherst acquired the title ''Sandstone Center of the World''. Many early buildings are constructed of native sandstone, and the quarries were also an important source of [[grindstone (tool)|grindstones]]. There were nine [[sandstone]] [[quarry|quarries]] in the area operating at the peak of production. Cleveland Quarries Company, established in 1868, no longer quarries Birmingham Buff Sandstone and Berea Sandstone in Amherst.
By the latter 1800s, Amherst acquired the title ''Sandstone Center of the World''.{{efn-ua|Nearby [[Berea, Ohio]] proclaimed itself "The Grindstone Capital of the World".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kucinich |first1=Dennis |author-link1=Dennis Kucinich |access-date=2013-06-16 |url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?r112:E21SE2-0166: |title=In Honor of the City of Berea |publisher=[[Congressional Record]] |date=2012-09-21 |archive-date=2014-07-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701091801/http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?r112:E21SE2-0166: |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}
Many early buildings are constructed of native sandstone, and the quarries were also an important source of [[grindstone (tool)|grindstones]]. There were nine [[sandstone]] [[quarry|quarries]] in the area operating at the peak of production. Cleveland Quarries Company, established in 1868, no longer quarries in Amherst but is still actively quarrying [[Berea Sandstone]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Amherst, part of the [[Greater Cleveland]] area, is located at {{coord|41|24|0|N|82|13|34|W| region:US-OH_type:city}} (41.399993, -82.226201){{GR|1}}. The elevation is {{convert|689|ft}} above sea level. Amherst is located {{convert|2.5|mi|0}} south of [[Lake Erie]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 7.2&nbsp;square miles (18.6&nbsp;km²), of which, 7.2&nbsp;square&nbsp;miles (18.6&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.14% is water.
Amherst is part of the [[Greater Cleveland]] area. Amherst is located {{convert|2.5|mi|0}} south of [[Lake Erie]].


According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of {{convert|7.12|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|7.06|sqmi}} (or 99.16%) is land and {{convert|0.06|sqmi}} (or 0.84%) is water.<ref>{{cite web
==Politics==
|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/2010_place_list_39.txt
Politics in Amherst have traditionally been balanced beteween the local [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] Parties.
|title=2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files for Places – Ohio
|publisher=United States Census
|access-date=2012-10-19
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://timetravel.mementoweb.org/memento/2010/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/2010_place_list_39.txt
|archive-date=2016-07-02
}}</ref>


===Climate===
The political makeup of the city is -
Amherst possesses a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Dfa'') typical of much of the Central United States, with very warm to hot, humid summers and cold winters with moderate snow.
*Democrat: 56.1%

*Republican: 43.4%<ref>[http://realestate.yahoo.com/Ohio/Amherst/neighborhoods;_ylt=Ata3HPCoCYxLg9KH45R49PqkF7kF Amherst Profile]</ref>
Amherst is located in Hardiness Zone 6a/6b.<ref>[http://www.arborday.org/media/zones.cfm The Arbor Day Foundation]. Arborday.org (1999-02-22). Retrieved on 2017-01-25.</ref> A recent trend since the Hardiness rezoning is the discovery that certain tropical plants like the Needle Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm and Fiber Banana trees can grow in Amherst with some protection.

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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 1542
|1890= 1648
|1900= 1758
|1910= 2106
|1920= 2485
|1930= 2844
|1940= 2896
|1950= 3542
|1960= 6750
|1970= 9902
|1980= 10620
|1990= 10332
|2000= 11797
|2010= 12021
|2020= 12681
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|estimate=12928
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/amherstcityohio,US/POP010220|title=Amherst city, Ohio|website=census.gov|accessdate=June 28, 2022}}</ref>
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=== 2020 census ===
As of the census of 2020, there were 12,681 people, and 4,886 households in the city.<ref name="wwwcensusgov" /> The population density was 1,790.1 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% [[White Americans|White]], 1.4% [[African Americans|African American]], 0.1% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 2.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander]], 4.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.3% of the population.<ref name="wwwcensusgov" />

22.3% of the population were under 18, and 5.2% were under 5. People over 65 were 21.4% of the population. The gender makeup was 49.9% female, and 50.1% male.<ref name="wwwcensusgov" />

The median household income was $78,716, and the per capita income was $42,241. 4.9% of people were under the poverty line.<ref name="wwwcensusgov" />

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 12,021 people, 4,772 households, and 3,463 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1702.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,031 housing units at an average density of {{convert|712.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.0% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 4,772 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.7% had a '''female''' householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 11,797 people, 4,459 households, and 3,388 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,646.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,603 housing units at an average density of {{convert|642.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.84% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.53% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.73% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.78% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.98% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 4,459 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. Twenty-one.six percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61, and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,516, and the median income for a family was $57,990. Males had a median income of $47,750 versus $27,880 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $25,565. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
[[File:Amherst Ohio Main Street.JPG|thumb|right|Main Street in Amherst]]
Amherst is home to a [[Nordson Corporation|Nordson]] factory that manufactures various products, as well as [[KTM]]-Sportmotorcycle America's Corporate office. In the city's scenic downtown section, Ben Franklin's dime store sells many types of fish and aquarium accessories, model cars, puzzles, and the like. Amherst is also home to Ziggy's, a bar and grill that President Obama visited in 2012.

==Government==
The government in Amherst has traditionally been balanced between the local [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] Parties. The political makeup of the city is:
*Democrats: 56.1%
*Republicans: 43.4%<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://realestate.yahoo.com/Ohio/Amherst/neighborhoods;_ylt=Ata3HPCoCYxLg9KH45R49PqkF7kF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726062150/http://realestate.yahoo.com/Ohio/Amherst/neighborhoods;_ylt=Ata3HPCoCYxLg9KH45R49PqkF7kF|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2011|title=Amherst Neighborhood Profile on Yahoo! Real Estate - Demographics, Cost of Living & more!|date=July 26, 2011}}</ref>


Since becoming a city in 1960, the political power was balanced until the late 1960s and early 1970s when the Republicans led by Mayor Anthony DePaola dominated until 1983 when Democrat John Jaworski was elected mayor.
Since becoming a city in 1960, the political power was balanced until the late 1960s and early 1970s when the Republicans led by Mayor Anthony DePaola dominated until 1983 when Democrat John Jaworski was elected mayor.


The city's leadership currently includes:
The city's leadership currently includes:

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|-
! Office Title
! Office title
! Incumbent
! Incumbent
! Political Party
! Political party
! Term Expires
! Term expires
|-
|-
! Mayor
! Mayor
|Mark Costilow
|[[David A. Taylor]]
| Republican
| Republican
| 12/31/11
| 12/31/27
|-
|-
! President of Council
! President of Council
| Jennifer Wasilk
| [[John S. Dietrich]]
| Republican
| Democrat
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! Auditor
! Auditor
| Brenda L. Phillips
| [[David Kukucka]]
| Republican
| Democrat
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! Treasurer
! Treasurer
| Richard Ramsey
| Kathleen M. Litkovitz
| Republican
| Democrat
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! City Director of Law
! City Director of Law
| Anthony Pecora
| Anthony R. Pecora
| Democratic
| Democrat
| 12/31/11
| 12/31/27
|-
|-
! Safety/Service Director - Appointed
! Safety/Service Director<br>Appointed
| John Jeffreys
| Dennis Clotz
| Republican
| Republican
| 12/31/11
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! Council at Large
! Council at Large
| David Janik
| Terrance A. Traster
| Democratic
| Democrat
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! Council at Large
! Council at Large
| Martin Heberling, III
| Dennis Walters
| Democratic
|
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! Council at Large
! Council at Large
| P. William Vanderwyden III
| Chuck Winiarski III
| Republican
| Democrat
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! 1st Ward Council
! 1st Ward Council
| Brian Dembinski
| Jason Sobiski
| Democratic
| Independent
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! 2nd Ward Council
! 2nd Ward Council
| Becky Harmych
| Glenn Loughrie
| Democratic
| Democrat
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! 3rd Ward Council
! 3rd Ward Council
| Jake Wachholz
| Joseph R. Gambish
| Democratic
| Republican
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
|-
|-
! 4th Ward Council
! 4th Ward Council
| Matthew W. Nahorn
| Jennifer Wasilk
| Republican
| Republican
| 12/31/09
| 12/31/25
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|}<ref>[http://www.loraincounty.com/amherst/amherst.shtml Amherst, Ohio Government & Elected Officials – LorainCounty.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==Climate==
Amherst possesses a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Koppen climate classification]] ''Dfa''), typical of much of the Central United States, with very warm to hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Amherst is located in Hardiness Zone 6.<ref>[http://www.arborday.org/media/zones.cfm]</ref> A recent trend since the Hardiness rezoning is the discovery that certain species of Banana & Palm trees can live comfortably in Amherst with little to no protection.

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==Demographics==
[[File:Amherst Ohio Main Street.JPG|thumb|300 px|right|Main Street in Amherst]]As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 11,797 people, 4,459 households, and 3,388 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,646.1 people per square mile (635.3/km²). There were 4,603 housing units at an average density of 642.3/sq&nbsp;mi (247.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.84% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.53% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.73% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.78% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.98% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 4,459 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. Twenty-one.six percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61, and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,516, and the median income for a family was $57,990. Males had a median income of $47,750 versus $27,880 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $25,565. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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By far the most common mode of transportation to, from or within Amherst, Ohio is by car. However the downtown area is walkable. State Route 2 runs west to east through the northern portion of Amherst providing access to downtown Cleveland (25 minutes), its suburbs and Sandusky, Ohio. There are two exit/entrance ramps in the city (Oak Point Road and State Route 58). The [[Ohio Turnpike]] also runs west to east along the City's southern border and there is one (exit/entrance) ramp in the Amherst Township at State Route 58. Parts of the city are also served by the Lorain County Transit system. Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) is the nearest International airport; it is located approximately 35 minutes east of the city.
By far the most common mode of transportation to, from or within Amherst is by car. However, the downtown area is walkable. State Route 2 runs west to east through the northern portion of Amherst providing access to downtown Cleveland (38&nbsp;minutes), its suburbs and Sandusky, Ohio. There are two exit/entrance ramps in the city (Oak Point Road and State Route 58). The [[Ohio Turnpike]] also runs west to east along the City's southern border and there is one (exit/entrance) ramp just south of the city in Amherst Township at State Route 58. Parts of the city are also served by the Lorain County Transit system. Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) is the nearest International airport; it is located approximately 35&nbsp;minutes east of the city.


==Business==
==Notable people==
[[File:Amherst Ohio Grindstone Sign3.JPG|thumb|Amherst is known as the "Sandstone Center of the World"]]
Amherst is home to a Nordson factory that manufactures many products, as well as KTM-Sportmotorcycle America's Corporate office.
* [[Guy Carlton]], weighlifter, [[Olympic medal]] winner
* [[Mike Finley]], author of over 110 books
* [[Jim Hayford]], basketball head coach, [[Seattle University]]
* [[Joel Hills Johnson]], inventor, Mormon pioneer, published poet and gospel hymn writer, politician and judge
* [[Mika Johnson]], filmmaker and musician
* [[Jerry Lawler]], professional wrestler and commentator
* [[John Penton (motorcyclist)|John Penton]], motorcycle [[enduro]] racer and member of the [[American Motorcyclist Association|AMA]] [[Motorcycle Hall of Fame]]
* [[Ryan Rua]], professional baseball player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=rua---000rya|title=Ryan Rua Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>
* [[Henry Dwight Stratton]], founder of [[Bryant & Stratton College]]


==Growth==
==Notes==
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Amherst and the surrounding area has been growing steadily since the early 1980s. The recent housing boom has created a demand for several new retail areas in Amherst. Mnay new businesses have opened recently, including Key Bank, Enger Auto Service & Tire, Subway, Sally Beauty Supply, Great Clips, The Mattress Factory and others will join Target and Starbucks in The Shops at Deerfield (Ohio Route 2 at Oak Point Rd.). A new Lowe's, Kohl's, Wal*Mart SuperCenter (2010), Home Depot and the Cleveland Clinic also recently opened nearby in the city of Lorain. Even quaint downtown Amherst has had many businesses expand or renovate their facilities.

==Notable Natives & Residents==
*[[Jesse Csincsak]], Professional Snowboarder and winner of the fourth season of [[The Bachelorette]].


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Wikivoyage|Amherst (Ohio)}}
*[http://www.amherstohio.org/ Official City Website]
{{Commons category|Amherst, Ohio}}
*[http://www.loraincounty.com/amherst/ City of Amherst]
*[http://www.amherst.k12.oh.us/ Amherst Schools]
* [http://www.amherstohio.org/ City website]
* [http://www.amherst.k12.oh.us/ Amherst Schools]


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See also: Amherst Township, Lorain County, Ohio
Amherst, Ohio
City
Amherst Town Hall
Amherst Town Hall
Nickname: 
Hurst
Motto: 
"Sandstone Center of the World"
Location in Greater Cleveland
Location in Greater Cleveland
Amherst is located in Ohio
Amherst
Amherst
Amherst is located in the United States
Amherst
Amherst
Coordinates: 41°24′15″N 82°14′38″W / 41.40417°N 82.24389°W / 41.40417; -82.24389
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyLorain
Area
[1]
 • Total
7.14 sq mi (18.50 km2)
 • Land7.08 sq mi (18.35 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
[2]
646 ft (197 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,681
 • Estimate 
(2023)[3]
12,928
 • Density1,790.09/sq mi (691.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44001
Area code440
FIPS code39-01798[4]
GNIS feature ID1086498[2]
Websitehttp://www.amherstohio.org/

Amherst (/ˈæmhərst/ AM-hərst)[5] is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is located 28 miles (45 km) west of Cleveland within the Cleveland metropolitan area. The population was 12,681 at the 2020 census.[6]

History

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Church Street, looking South in Amherst, Ohio, circa 1910

The original village, which eventually became known as Amherst, was established/founded by pioneer settler Jacob Shupe [7] (who came to this area in 1811; however, what would become the specific “downtown” area was settled by Josiah Harris in 1818), although the original tiny village was first known only as "Amherst Corners" in the early-1830s. When the village-plat was officially recorded in 1836, it was simply named the "town plat of Amherst", but became "Amherstville" circa-1839, and was later changed to "North Amherst", until finally again simply 'Amherst' in 1909.[7] (The original 1820s postal-name of the village's first post-office was "Plato"; and the village's post-office retained that postal-name into the 1840s, even after the local-government name of the village officially became 'Amherstville' by 1840.)[8]

The village is often said to have had its beginnings as early as 1811, because land which was settled by pioneer Jacob Shupe, in the "Beaver Creek Settlement" (about a mile north of the later village site), was eventually included into the Amherst city-limits. Shupe's pioneering efforts within the township, which included constructing his own grist-mill/saw-mill and distillery, certainly added to the area's desirability for later pioneers to settle here).[7] By the latter 1800s, Amherst acquired the title Sandstone Center of the World.[A] Many early buildings are constructed of native sandstone, and the quarries were also an important source of grindstones. There were nine sandstone quarries in the area operating at the peak of production. Cleveland Quarries Company, established in 1868, no longer quarries in Amherst but is still actively quarrying Berea Sandstone.

Geography

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Amherst is part of the Greater Cleveland area. Amherst is located 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Lake Erie.

According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 7.12 square miles (18.4 km2), of which 7.06 square miles (18.3 km2) (or 99.16%) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (or 0.84%) is water.[10]

Climate

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Amherst possesses a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) typical of much of the Central United States, with very warm to hot, humid summers and cold winters with moderate snow.

Amherst is located in Hardiness Zone 6a/6b.[11] A recent trend since the Hardiness rezoning is the discovery that certain tropical plants like the Needle Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm and Fiber Banana trees can grow in Amherst with some protection.

Climate data for Amherst, Ohio
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34
(1) 		36
(2) 		47
(8) 		58
(14) 		69
(21) 		80
(27) 		84
(29) 		81
(27) 		75
(24) 		65
(18) 		52
(11) 		39
(4) 		60
(16)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 19
(−7) 		21
(−6) 		28
(−2) 		39
(4) 		48
(9) 		58
(14) 		62
(17) 		61
(16) 		55
(13) 		45
(7) 		37
(3) 		25
(−4) 		42
(5)
Average rainfall inches (mm) 2.3
(58) 		2.1
(53) 		2.7
(69) 		3.3
(84) 		3.5
(89) 		3.9
(99) 		3.7
(94) 		3.6
(91) 		3.3
(84) 		2.5
(64) 		3.1
(79) 		2.7
(69) 		36.7
(930)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 13.2
(34) 		11.8
(30) 		7.0
(18) 		1.1
(2.8) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.1
(0.25) 		3.0
(7.6) 		11.0
(28) 		45.0
(114)
[citation needed]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18801,542—
18901,6486.9%
19001,7586.7%
19102,10619.8%
19202,48518.0%
19302,84414.4%
19402,8961.8%
19503,54222.3%
19606,75090.6%
19709,90246.7%
198010,6207.3%
199010,332−2.7%
200011,79714.2%
201012,0211.9%
202012,6815.5%
2023 (est.)12,928[3]1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[12][13]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 12,681 people, and 4,886 households in the city.[6] The population density was 1,790.1 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 1.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 4.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.3% of the population.[6]

22.3% of the population were under 18, and 5.2% were under 5. People over 65 were 21.4% of the population. The gender makeup was 49.9% female, and 50.1% male.[6]

The median household income was $78,716, and the per capita income was $42,241. 4.9% of people were under the poverty line.[6]

2010 census

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As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 12,021 people, 4,772 households, and 3,463 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,702.7 inhabitants per square mile (657.4/km2). There were 5,031 housing units at an average density of 712.6 per square mile (275.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 4,772 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 11,797 people, 4,459 households, and 3,388 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,646.1 inhabitants per square mile (635.6/km2). There were 4,603 housing units at an average density of 642.3 per square mile (248.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.84% White, 0.53% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 4,459 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. Twenty-one.six percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61, and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,516, and the median income for a family was $57,990. Males had a median income of $47,750 versus $27,880 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,565. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Main Street in Amherst

Amherst is home to a Nordson factory that manufactures various products, as well as KTM-Sportmotorcycle America's Corporate office. In the city's scenic downtown section, Ben Franklin's dime store sells many types of fish and aquarium accessories, model cars, puzzles, and the like. Amherst is also home to Ziggy's, a bar and grill that President Obama visited in 2012.

Government

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The government in Amherst has traditionally been balanced between the local Democratic and Republican Parties. The political makeup of the city is:

  • Democrats: 56.1%
  • Republicans: 43.4%[14]

Since becoming a city in 1960, the political power was balanced until the late 1960s and early 1970s when the Republicans led by Mayor Anthony DePaola dominated until 1983 when Democrat John Jaworski was elected mayor.

The city's leadership currently includes:

Office title Incumbent Political party Term expires
Mayor Mark Costilow Republican 12/31/27
President of Council Jennifer Wasilk Republican 12/31/25
Auditor Brenda L. Phillips Republican 12/31/25
Treasurer Richard Ramsey Republican 12/31/25
City Director of Law Anthony R. Pecora Democratic 12/31/27
Safety/Service Director
Appointed 		John Jeffreys Republican 12/31/25
Council at Large David Janik Democratic 12/31/25
Council at Large Martin Heberling, III Democratic 12/31/25
Council at Large Chuck Winiarski III Republican 12/31/25
1st Ward Council Brian Dembinski Democratic 12/31/25
2nd Ward Council Becky Harmych Democratic 12/31/25
3rd Ward Council Jake Wachholz Democratic 12/31/25
4th Ward Council Matthew W. Nahorn Republican 12/31/25

[15]

Transportation

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By far the most common mode of transportation to, from or within Amherst is by car. However, the downtown area is walkable. State Route 2 runs west to east through the northern portion of Amherst providing access to downtown Cleveland (38 minutes), its suburbs and Sandusky, Ohio. There are two exit/entrance ramps in the city (Oak Point Road and State Route 58). The Ohio Turnpike also runs west to east along the City's southern border and there is one (exit/entrance) ramp just south of the city in Amherst Township at State Route 58. Parts of the city are also served by the Lorain County Transit system. Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) is the nearest International airport; it is located approximately 35 minutes east of the city.

Notable people

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Amherst is known as the "Sandstone Center of the World"

Notes

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  1. ^ Nearby Berea, Ohio proclaimed itself "The Grindstone Capital of the World".[9]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amherst, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "A Pronunciation Guide to Places in Ohio". Archived from the original on July 25, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  7. ^ a b c Geo.F., Wright (1916). A standard history of Lorain county, Ohio. Lewis Publishing Co.
  8. ^ directories of U.S.Post-Offices, var.years beginning 1828.
  9. ^ Kucinich, Dennis (September 21, 2012). "In Honor of the City of Berea". Congressional Record. Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
  10. ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files for Places – Ohio". United States Census. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  11. ^ The Arbor Day Foundation. Arborday.org (1999-02-22). Retrieved on 2017-01-25.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "Amherst city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  14. ^ "Amherst Neighborhood Profile on Yahoo! Real Estate - Demographics, Cost of Living & more!". July 26, 2011. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011.
  15. ^ "Amherst Elected Officials" (PDF). www.loraincounty.com.
  16. ^ "Ryan Rua Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
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