Moving to Amanda, Ohio

The current estimated population of Amanda, Ohio is 748, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. The village has experienced stable population trends, serving as a small, rural community in central Ohio.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1830
  • County: Fairfield
  • Land area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 3,740 people per square mile
  • Area code: 740
  • Zip code: 43102

Geography and Location

Amanda, Ohio is located in Fairfield County, in the central part of the state, about 20 miles southwest of Lancaster. The village is surrounded by farmland, reflecting its agricultural roots. Amanda offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle with a close-knit community. Its location near U.S. Route 22 provides access to nearby cities, while the surrounding rural landscape offers a peaceful setting for residents. The village’s small size and historic charm make it an attractive place for those seeking a slower pace of life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.8 years
Median household income: $40,114
Median house value: $87,200

Population by Race

Races in Amanda:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (22.6%), United States (17.1%), English (10.6%), Irish (8.3%), Dutch (3.8%), French (1.4%).

Elevation: 930 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amanda

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amanda village

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -25 (-3.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amanda:

  • FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; LANCASTER, OH)
  • BERGER HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; CIRCLEVILLE, OH)
  • BARIATRIC CARE CENTER OF OHIO (about 18 miles; GROVEPORT, OH)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amanda:

  • RICKENBACKER INTERNATIONAL (about 16 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Abbreviation: LCK)
  • PORT COLUMBUS INTL (about 25 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Abbreviation: CMH)
  • OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Abbreviation: OSU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amanda:

  • FAIRFIELD COUNTY (about 10 miles; LANCASTER, OH; Abbreviation: LHQ)
  • PICKAWAY COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 19 miles; CIRCLEVILLE, OH; Abbreviation: CYO)
  • CLARKS DREAM STRIP (about 19 miles; CIRCLEVILLE, OH; Abbreviation: 03I)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amanda:

  • CAPITAL UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,187)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 25 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,999)
  • COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Full-time enrollment: 10,583)
  • FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,048)
  • OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 31 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Full-time enrollment: 42,666)
  • DENISON UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; GRANVILLE, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,101)
  • OTTERBEIN COLLEGE (about 34 miles; WESTERVILLE, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,226)

Schools

Public high school in Amanda:

  • AMANDA-CLEARCREEK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 483; Location: 328 E MAIN ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amanda:

  • AMANDA-CLEARCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 530; Location: 328 E MAIN ST; Grades: 03 – 06)
  • AMANDA-CLEARCREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 382; Location: 328 E MAIN ST; Grades: PK – 02)
  • AMANDA-CLEARCREEK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 258; Location: 328 E MAIN ST; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • AMANDA CLEARCREEK DIGITAL ADMY (Location: 414 N SCHOOL ST; Grades: N – N )