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'Amherst' is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,797 at the 2000 census.
The town of Amherst was established by German immigrants in 1807.
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 grindstones. There were nine sandstone quarries in the area operating at the peak of production. Cleveland Quarries Company, established in 1868, still quarries Birmingham Buff Sandstone and Berea Sandstone in Amherst.
Amherst is located at (41.399993, -82.226201).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.6 km² (7.2 mi²). 18.6 km² (7.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.14% is water.
Politics in Amherst have traditionally been balanced beteween the local Democrat Party and the Republican Party.
Since becoming a City in 1960 the political power was balanced until the late 1960's and early 1970's when the Republicans led by Mayor Anthony DePaola dominated until 1983 when Democrat John Jaworski was elected mayor.
The city's leadership currently includes:
★ Mayor David A. Taylor - (R) 2003 through 2007
★ President of Council - John Dietrich (D) 2005 through 2007
★ Auditor - David C. Kukucka (D) 2005 through 2009
★ Treasurer - Kathleen M. Litkovitz (D) 2005 through 2009
★ City Director Of Law - Anthony Pecora(D) 2003 through 2007(Appointed to fill the remainder of the term vacated by Kenneth Stumphauser
★ Safety/Service Director - Dennis Clotz (R) 2003 through 2007
★ Council At Large - Steve P'Simer(D) 2005 through 2007 (Appointed to fill the remainder of the term vacated by State Rep. Matthew Barrett)
★ Council At Large - Nicholas W. Brusky (R) 2005 through 2007
★ Council At Large - P. William Vanderwyden III (D) 2005 through 2007
★ 1st Ward Council - Terrence A. Traster (D) 2005 through 2007
★ 2nd Ward Council - Edwin R. Cowger (D) 2005 through 2007
★ 3rd Ward Council - Mark L. Costilow (R) 2005 through 2007
★ 4th Ward Council - Jennifer Wasilk (R) 2005 through 2007
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,797 people, 4,459 households, and 3,388 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.3/km² (1,646.1/mi²). There were 4,603 housing units at an average density of 247.9/km² (642.3/mi²). 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. 21.6% 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.
Amherst has been growing quickly. Shopping centers, restaurants, homes, and other small businesses are being established and Amherst is becoming a larger community every year. Plans for additional commercial areas are in the works. A branch of the Cleveland Clinic was also built on the city border in neighboring Lorain.
★ City of Amherst
★ Amherst Schools
| Contents |
| History |
| Geography |
| Politics |
| Demographics |
| Growth |
| External links |
History
The town of Amherst was established by German immigrants in 1807.
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 grindstones. There were nine sandstone quarries in the area operating at the peak of production. Cleveland Quarries Company, established in 1868, still quarries Birmingham Buff Sandstone and Berea Sandstone in Amherst.
Geography
Location of Amherst, Ohio
Amherst is located at (41.399993, -82.226201).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.6 km² (7.2 mi²). 18.6 km² (7.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.14% is water.
Politics
Politics in Amherst have traditionally been balanced beteween the local Democrat Party and the Republican Party.
Since becoming a City in 1960 the political power was balanced until the late 1960's and early 1970's when the Republicans led by Mayor Anthony DePaola dominated until 1983 when Democrat John Jaworski was elected mayor.
The city's leadership currently includes:
★ Mayor David A. Taylor - (R) 2003 through 2007
★ President of Council - John Dietrich (D) 2005 through 2007
★ Auditor - David C. Kukucka (D) 2005 through 2009
★ Treasurer - Kathleen M. Litkovitz (D) 2005 through 2009
★ City Director Of Law - Anthony Pecora(D) 2003 through 2007(Appointed to fill the remainder of the term vacated by Kenneth Stumphauser
★ Safety/Service Director - Dennis Clotz (R) 2003 through 2007
★ Council At Large - Steve P'Simer(D) 2005 through 2007 (Appointed to fill the remainder of the term vacated by State Rep. Matthew Barrett)
★ Council At Large - Nicholas W. Brusky (R) 2005 through 2007
★ Council At Large - P. William Vanderwyden III (D) 2005 through 2007
★ 1st Ward Council - Terrence A. Traster (D) 2005 through 2007
★ 2nd Ward Council - Edwin R. Cowger (D) 2005 through 2007
★ 3rd Ward Council - Mark L. Costilow (R) 2005 through 2007
★ 4th Ward Council - Jennifer Wasilk (R) 2005 through 2007
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,797 people, 4,459 households, and 3,388 families residing in the city. The population density was 635.3/km² (1,646.1/mi²). There were 4,603 housing units at an average density of 247.9/km² (642.3/mi²). 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. 21.6% 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.
Growth
Amherst has been growing quickly. Shopping centers, restaurants, homes, and other small businesses are being established and Amherst is becoming a larger community every year. Plans for additional commercial areas are in the works. A branch of the Cleveland Clinic was also built on the city border in neighboring Lorain.
External links
★ City of Amherst
★ Amherst Schools
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