Amsterdam, Ohio
Amsterdam: Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
About
Amsterdam is a city located in the county of Licking in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 511 and a population density of 617 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 469 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Amsterdam
| Population : | 469 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Licking County |
| Postal code : | 43903 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 740 |
| Area : | 0.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 935 feet / 285 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 00:19:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 566 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Amsterdam is located at 39°57'27"N 82°22'42"W (39.9575700, -82.3782100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Amsterdam decreased by 8.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 511 | - | census |
| 2011 | 504 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 501 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 496 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 493 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 491 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 485 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 480 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 475 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 472 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 469 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,497 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 37,182 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,444 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,198 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 90.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,052 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,609 |
Amsterdam zip code is 43903.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 39081
Amsterdam, Melgen
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,609 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $136,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,033 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $325 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $654 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 117 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,169 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,462 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 591,468 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 194,767 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,285 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,756 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,688 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 566 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,948 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 277,826 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,371 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,907 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,028 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 630 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,742 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 451 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,326 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 143.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 259.99 |
Schools in Amsterdam
College & universities near Amsterdam, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405012 | Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath | Heath (OH) | 43056 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Amsterdam, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
Post offices near Amsterdam
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksontown Post Office | Jacksontown (OH) | 43030 |
Other cities in Licking County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Licking County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pataskala | 16,010 | City in Licking County, Ohio, United States |
| Heath | 10,489 | City in Ohio, USA |
| Granville | 5,827 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Johnstown | 5,127 | Village in Licking County, Ohio, United States |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,020 | Census designated place |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,893 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Jersey | 2,765 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hebron | 2,497 | Town in Ohio, USA |
| Chatham | 2,396 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Newark | 2,152 | City in Ohio, USA |
| Harbor Hills | 1,509 | Census-designated place in Licking County, Ohio |
| Homer | 1,014 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Kirkersville | 557 | Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Saint Louisville | 383 | Village in Licking County, Ohio, United States |
| Gratiot | 221 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
