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Groesbeck, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°13′53″N 84°36′30″W / 39.23139°N 84.60833°W / 39.23139; -84.60833
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Groesbeck, Ohio
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio.
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio.
Coordinates: 39°13′53″N 84°36′30″W / 39.23139°N 84.60833°W / 39.23139; -84.60833
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHamilton
Area
 • Total2.93 sq mi (7.60 km2)
 • Land2.93 sq mi (7.60 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,365
 • Density2,511.08/sq mi (969.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code513
FIPS code39-32536[3]
GNIS feature ID2393033[2]
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve in Groesbeck, Ohio

Groesbeck is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,365 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Cincinnati.

History

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Groesbeck was founded as West Union. When the community established a post office in 1857 it was discovered there was already a West Union in Ohio and so the name was changed.[4] The new name was taken from the surname of William S. Groesbeck, a United States Representative from Ohio.[5]

In 1894, Groesbeck was described as having two hotels, a blacksmith shop, and a church.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20207,365
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 7,365 people living in the CDP, for a population density of 2,511.08 people per square mile (969.44/km2). There were 3,069 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.9% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from some other race, and 6.4% from two or more races. 3.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[8]

There were 3,233 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 33.4% had a female householder with no spouse present. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51, and the average family size was 3.13.[8]

22.5% of the CDP's population were under the age of 18, 64.6% were 18 to 64, and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.8. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males.[8]

According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the CDP was $63,193, and the median income for a family was $74,959. About 4.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. About 65.8% of the population were employed, and 22.4% had a bachelor's degree or higher.[8]

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 7,202 people, 2,771 households, and 1,986 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,451.1 inhabitants per square mile (946.4/km2). There were 2,857 housing units at an average density of 972.3 per square mile (375.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.92% White, 5.67% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 2,771 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,253, and the median income for a family was $56,843. Males had a median income of $40,323 versus $27,825 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,525. About 4.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Groesbeck, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Scholle, Frank (2010). Colerain Township. Arcadia Publishing. p. 7. ISBN 9780738584331. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  5. ^ Rogers, Gregory Parker (November 28, 2011). Cincinnati's Hyde Park: A Brief History of a Queen City Gem. The History Press. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-61423-166-0.
  6. ^ Nelson, S. B. (1894). History of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio: Their Past and Present, Including...biographies and Portraits of Pioneers and Representative Citizens, etc., Volume 1. p. 385. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ^ a b c d "Groesbeck CDP, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2023.