Adamsville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Adamsville, Ohio
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Location of Adamsville, Ohio
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Location of Adamsville in Muskingum County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Township | Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
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137 |
| • Density | 2,592.59/sq mi (1,003.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43802
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-00380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397909 |
Adamsville is a small village located in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 140 people lived there. It is part of the larger Zanesville area.
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History
Adamsville was first planned out in 1832. It might have been named after John Quincy Adams, who was a former U.S. President. Another idea is that it was named after Mordecai Adams, who owned the land where the village was built.
A post office opened in Adamsville in 1837. This means people could send and receive mail there. The village officially became a town in 1864.
Geography
Adamsville is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.14 square kilometers (0.05 square miles). All of this area is land.
Climate
The weather in Adamsville is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa."
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 280 | — | |
| 1880 | 280 | 0.0% | |
| 1890 | 335 | 19.6% | |
| 1900 | 201 | −40.0% | |
| 1910 | 176 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 151 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 190 | 25.8% | |
| 1940 | 175 | −7.9% | |
| 1950 | 164 | −6.3% | |
| 1960 | 167 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 174 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 229 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 151 | −34.1% | |
| 2000 | 127 | −15.9% | |
| 2010 | 114 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 140 | 22.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 137 | 20.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 114 people living in Adamsville. These people lived in 45 different homes. About 33 of these homes were families. The village had about 2,280 people per square mile.
Most people in Adamsville (99.1%) were White. A small number (0.9%) were from two or more races.
Homes and Families
Out of the 45 homes, about 38% had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom (6.7%) or a dad (11.1%). About 27% of homes were not families.
The average home had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 2.9 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Adamsville was about 39.6 years old.
- About 27% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The village had slightly more males (50.9%) than females (49.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Adamsville (Ohio) para niños
