Amanda, Ohio facts for kids
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Amanda, Ohio
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Location of Amanda in Fairfield County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Township | Amanda Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 673 |
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680 |
| • Density | 2,123.03/sq mi (819.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43102
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 01630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397953 |
Amanda is a small village located in Fairfield County, Ohio, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a history that goes back to the early 1800s. In 2020, about 673 people lived there.
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History of Amanda
Amanda was first started around 1830. However, the village truly began to grow after 1850. This was when the railroad reached Amanda. The railroad made it much easier for people and goods to travel to and from the village.
A post office has been open in Amanda since 1832. This means people have been sending and receiving mail in Amanda for a very long time!
Geography of Amanda
According to the United States Census Bureau, Amanda is a small village. Its total area is about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Amanda: Demographics
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere, their ages, and how many families there are.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Amanda has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1850 to 2020:
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| 1850 | 181 | — | |
| 1880 | 375 | — | |
| 1890 | 469 | 25.1% | |
| 1910 | 484 | — | |
| 1920 | 531 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 557 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 561 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 587 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 732 | 24.7% | |
| 1970 | 788 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 720 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 729 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 707 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 737 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 673 | −8.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 680 | −7.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 737 people living in Amanda. There were 270 households, which are groups of people living together. About 205 of these households were families.
The average age of people in the village was 37 years old. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. This means Amanda has many young people and families.
Education in Amanda
Public schools in Amanda are managed by the Amanda Clearcreek Local Schools district. This district helps make sure students get a good education.
Amanda also has a public library. It is a branch of the Fairfield County District Library. Libraries are great places to read, learn, and find information.
Notable People from Amanda
- Thomas Sterling was a senator. A senator is a person who helps make laws for a state or country.
See also
In Spanish: Amanda (Ohio) para niños
