Amherst, Ohio

Amherst (/ˈæmhərst/^[1]) is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. According to the 2020 census, 12,681 people lived there.^[2] Amherst is located 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Lake Erie. According to the 2020 census, the city has a total area of 7.14 square miles (18.5 km²). 7.08 square miles (18.3 km²) and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) (or 0.85%) is water.^[3]

References

1. "A Pronunciation Guide to Places in Ohio". Archived from the original on 25 July 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
2. "QuickFacts: Amherst city, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 14, 2024.