South Amherst, Ohio facts for kids
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South Amherst, Ohio
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South Amherst Town Hall and Fire Department.
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Location of South Amherst, Ohio
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Location of South Amherst in Lorain County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Townships | Amherst, New Russia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,581 |
| • Density | 656.83/sq mi (253.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44001
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-73040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399840 |
South Amherst is a small village located in Lorain County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,581 people lived there.
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About South Amherst, Ohio
South Amherst is a friendly village in the state of Ohio. It is part of Lorain County. The village is known for its community feel.
Where is South Amherst Located?
South Amherst is in the northeastern part of Ohio. It is found within Lorain County. The village covers a total area of about 2.49 square miles (6.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People of South Amherst
The number of people living in South Amherst has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 944 | — | |
| 1930 | 914 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 847 | −7.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,020 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,657 | 62.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,913 | 75.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,848 | −36.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,765 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,863 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,688 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,581 | −6.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,688 people living in South Amherst. These people lived in 665 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. Most households were families.
Many different kinds of people live in the village. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage. A small number of residents were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in South Amherst in 2010 was about 46 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the village.
Education in South Amherst
South Amherst used to have its own high school. However, in 1988, its school joined with others. Now, students from South Amherst attend schools in the Firelands Local School District. This district serves several nearby communities.
