| Place Name | Amherst |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 44001 |
| County | Lorain County |
| Area Code(s) | 440 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 12,056 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 5.49% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.47% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Cleveland-Elyria, OH |
| US Congressional District(s) | Ohio 4th |
| State House Districts | 56 |
| State Senate Districts | 13 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.47% |
| African American | 1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.09% |
| Asian | 1.92% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 6.16% |