Amsterdam, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amsterdam, Ohio
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Village
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church on Route 164
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Location of Amsterdam in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Springfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 436 |
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426 |
| • Density | 1,362.50/sq mi (526.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43903
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-01938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397958 |
Amsterdam is a small village located in the northwestern part of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 436 people lived here.
This community was started by a Dutch immigrant named David Johnson. He named it after the famous city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Amsterdam, Ohio, is also part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
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A Look Back: Amsterdam's History
Amsterdam was first planned out in 1828. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in 1832.
In 1997, Amsterdam was recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This means the village has done a great job taking care of its trees and green spaces.
Where is Amsterdam, Ohio?
The United States Census Bureau says that Amsterdam is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Amsterdam?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 168 | — | |
| 1870 | 89 | — | |
| 1880 | 106 | 19.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,041 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,271 | 22.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,171 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,177 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,048 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 931 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 882 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 783 | −11.2% | |
| 1990 | 669 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 568 | −15.1% | |
| 2010 | 511 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 436 | −14.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 426 | −16.6% | |
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People of Amsterdam in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 511 people living in Amsterdam. These people lived in 204 different homes, and 133 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (99.0%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.3% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had 2.50 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.
The average age of people in the village was 39.6 years old. About 25% of residents were under 18. About 16.2% were 65 years old or older.
Learning in Amsterdam
Students in Amsterdam attend public schools run by the Edison Local School District.
The schools that serve the village include:
- John Gregg Elementary School for younger students (Preschool to Grade 4).
- Springfield Middle School for middle schoolers (Grades 5–8).
- Edison High School for older students (Grades 9–12).
See also
In Spanish: Amsterdam (Ohio) para niños
