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Amanda, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°39′02″N 82°44′46″W / 39.65056°N 82.74611°W / 39.65056; -82.74611
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Amanda, Ohio
Village
Barr House
Barr House
Location of Amanda in Fairfield County
Location of Amanda in Fairfield County
Coordinates: 39°39′02″N 82°44′46″W / 39.65056°N 82.74611°W / 39.65056; -82.74611[1]
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyFairfield County
TownshipAmanda Township
Area
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 • Total0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Land0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total673
 • Estimate 
(2023)[3]
680
 • Density2,123.03/sq mi (819.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43102
Area code740
FIPS code01630[4]
GNIS feature ID2397953[1]
Websitevillageofamanda.com

Amanda is a village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. The population was 637 at the 2020 census.

History

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Amanda was founded around 1830, but development would not begin in earnest until 1850 when the railroad was extended to that point.[5] A post office has been in operation at Amanda since 1832.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850181—
1880375—
189046925.1%
1910484—
19205319.7%
19305574.9%
19405610.7%
19505874.6%
196073224.7%
19707887.7%
1980720−8.6%
19907291.3%
2000707−3.0%
20107374.2%
2020673−8.7%
2023 (est.)680[3]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

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As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 737 people, 270 households, and 205 families living in the village. The population density was 2,456.7 inhabitants per square mile (948.5/km2). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 983.3 per square mile (379.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 270 households, of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 37 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 707 people, 256 households, and 203 families living in the village. The population density was 2,160.6 inhabitants per square mile (834.2/km2). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 822.1 per square mile (317.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.59% White, 0.28% Native American, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 256 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,114, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $21,176 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,208. About 3.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Public education in Amanda is administered by the Amanda Clearcreek Local Schools district.[10] Amanda has a public library, a branch of the Fairfield County District Library.[11]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amanda, Ohio
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  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. ^ Miller, Charles Christian (1912). History of Fairfield County, Ohio, and representative citizens. Chicago, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co. p. 127.
  6. ^ "Fairfield County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  10. ^ "Homepage". Amanda Clearcreek Local Schools. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "Hours & Locations". Fairfield County District Library. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
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