Deer Park, Ohio facts for kids
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Deer Park, Ohio
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Houses on Orchard Lane
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Motto(s):
"Deer Park, The Right Town for a Bright Future"
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Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio
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Country | United States | ||
State | Ohio | ||
County | Hamilton | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) | ||
• Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) | ||
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) | ||
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 5,432 | ||
• Estimate
(2023)
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5,336 | ||
• Density | 6,360.66/sq mi (2,456.77/km2) | ||
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
ZIP code |
45236
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Area code(s) | 513 | ||
FIPS code | 39-21266 | ||
GNIS feature ID | 1086205 |
Deer Park is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Cincinnati. The population was 5,432 at the 2020 census.
History
The Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railway began running through the town in 1881, along the "Highland Route". In 1795, following the signing of the Treaty of Greenville which provided assurances to Ohio settlers that they would be protected from Indian "intrusions", Samuel and Rebecca DeMent Pierson established the first log home in the area near Deer Park.
In 1894, Deer Park was described as having one store and a Catholic church.
The community was incorporated in 1912.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1920 | 824 | — | |
1930 | 2,642 | 220.6% | |
1940 | 3,510 | 32.9% | |
1950 | 7,241 | 106.3% | |
1960 | 8,423 | 16.3% | |
1970 | 7,415 | −12.0% | |
1980 | 6,745 | −9.0% | |
1990 | 6,181 | −8.4% | |
2000 | 5,982 | −3.2% | |
2010 | 5,736 | −4.1% | |
2020 | 5,432 | −5.3% | |
2023 (est.) | 5,336 | −7.0% | |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 5,432 people living in the city, for a population density of 6,360.66 people per square mile (2,456.77/km2). There were 2,745 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 84.7% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from some other race, and 5.5% from two or more races. 3.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,600 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 26.0% had a female householder with no spouse present. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03, and the average family size was 2.70.
16.6% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 64.7% were 18 to 64, and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.2. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males.
According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the city was $68,545, and the median income for a family was $87,996. About 9.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or older. About 70.9% of the population were employed, and 42.0% had a bachelor's degree or higher.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,736 people, 2,618 households, and 1,398 families living in the city. The population density was 6,593.1 inhabitants per square mile (2,545.6/km2). There were 2,784 housing units at an average density of 3,200.0 per square mile (1,235.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 4.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 2,618 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.6% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
Education
The city of Deer Park is served by the Deer Park City School District which serves the city and surrounding area. The district has 1 elementary (Amity Elementary) and 1 High School (Deer Park Junior/Senior High School)
Notable person
- Bill Cunningham, conservative radio personality
See also
In Spanish: Deer Park (Ohio) para niños