Cheviot /ˈʃɛviət/[5] is a city in west-central Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Cincinnati. The population was 8,658 at the 2020 census.[6]

Cheviot, Ohio
Cheviot's 1930s fieldhouse and community center
Cheviot's 1930s fieldhouse and community center
Flag of Cheviot, Ohio
Official logo of Cheviot, Ohio
Motto: 
"Big City Spirit - Small Town Charm"
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio
Coordinates: 39°09′15″N 84°37′15″W / 39.15417°N 84.62083°W / 39.15417; -84.62083
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHamilton
Government
 • MayorSamuel D. Keller (D)[citation needed]
Area
 • Total
1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2)
 • Land1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,658
 • Estimate 
(2023)[3]
8,565
 • Density7,425.39/sq mi (2,865.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45211
Area code513
FIPS code39-14128[4]
GNIS feature ID1086200[2]
Websitewww.cheviot.org

History

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In 1818, a Scottish immigrant named John Craig purchased a half section of 320 acres (1.3 km2) of Green Township from Elias Boudinot. He built an inn and tavern on the Harrison Pike. On March 21, 1818, Craig laid out a town which he named after the Cheviot Hills in southern Scotland. He sold lots and growth began.[7]

The town was incorporated as a village in 1901, and a city in 1931. Originally a farming community, today Cheviot is a residential suburb of Cincinnati.

Geography

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Cheviot is located about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of downtown Cincinnati. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2), all land.[8]

Climate

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Climate data for Cheviot, Ohio, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1970–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 68
(20)
76
(24)
85
(29)
88
(31)
93
(34)
101
(38)
103
(39)
102
(39)
100
(38)
97
(36)
81
(27)
74
(23)
103
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 61.2
(16.2)
65.3
(18.5)
75.1
(23.9)
82.2
(27.9)
88.1
(31.2)
92.3
(33.5)
94.3
(34.6)
93.8
(34.3)
90.8
(32.7)
83.2
(28.4)
72.0
(22.2)
63.7
(17.6)
95.5
(35.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 37.4
(3.0)
42.0
(5.6)
51.9
(11.1)
64.8
(18.2)
74.0
(23.3)
81.8
(27.7)
85.4
(29.7)
84.6
(29.2)
78.2
(25.7)
66.0
(18.9)
52.5
(11.4)
41.6
(5.3)
63.4
(17.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 29.8
(−1.2)
33.3
(0.7)
42.2
(5.7)
53.9
(12.2)
63.6
(17.6)
72.0
(22.2)
75.4
(24.1)
74.3
(23.5)
67.5
(19.7)
55.7
(13.2)
43.7
(6.5)
34.3
(1.3)
53.8
(12.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 22.2
(−5.4)
24.7
(−4.1)
32.6
(0.3)
43.0
(6.1)
53.3
(11.8)
62.1
(16.7)
65.4
(18.6)
64.0
(17.8)
56.8
(13.8)
45.3
(7.4)
34.9
(1.6)
27.0
(−2.8)
44.3
(6.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 1.3
(−17.1)
5.7
(−14.6)
14.8
(−9.6)
27.3
(−2.6)
37.4
(3.0)
49.7
(9.8)
55.5
(13.1)
53.9
(12.2)
43.0
(6.1)
31.0
(−0.6)
20.0
(−6.7)
10.1
(−12.2)
−1.1
(−18.4)
Record low °F (°C) −23
(−31)
−9
(−23)
−4
(−20)
17
(−8)
28
(−2)
38
(3)
47
(8)
45
(7)
30
(−1)
22
(−6)
11
(−12)
−24
(−31)
−24
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.59
(91)
3.19
(81)
4.47
(114)
4.91
(125)
5.21
(132)
4.85
(123)
4.32
(110)
3.47
(88)
3.32
(84)
3.47
(88)
3.42
(87)
3.96
(101)
48.18
(1,224)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.0
(15)
4.3
(11)
2.4
(6.1)
0.2
(0.51)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.3
(0.76)
0.2
(0.51)
2.6
(6.6)
16.0
(41)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 4.1
(10)
3.8
(9.7)
2.2
(5.6)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.51)
0.4
(1.0)
2.2
(5.6)
6.4
(16)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 11.8 9.8 11.9 11.7 12.4 11.2 10.2 7.6 7.8 8.3 9.3 11.5 123.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.4 4.1 1.8 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.3 3.0 14.0
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: National Weather Service[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880325
19101,930
19204,108112.8%
19308,04695.9%
19409,04312.4%
19509,94410.0%
196010,7017.6%
197011,1354.1%
19809,888−11.2%
19909,616−2.8%
20009,015−6.2%
20108,375−7.1%
20208,6583.4%
2023 (est.)8,565[3]−1.1%
Sources:[4][11][12][13][14][15]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 8,658 people living in the city, for a population density of 7,425.39 people per square mile (2,865.99/km2). There were 4,272 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 71.1% White, 20.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 5.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.[16]

There were 3,174 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.7% were married couples living together, 22.0% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 44.6% had a female householder with no spouse present. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27, and the average family size was 3.03.[16]

28.6% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 58.8% were 18 to 64, and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males.[16]

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 $45,428, and the median income for a family was $52,229. About 20.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 27.6% of those age 65 or over. About 63.6% of the population were employed, and 18.2% had a bachelor's degree or higher.[16]

2010 census

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As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 8,375 people, 3,779 households, and 1,931 families living in the city. The population density was 7,158.1 inhabitants per square mile (2,763.8/km2). There were 4,303 housing units at an average density of 3,677.8 per square mile (1,420.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.0% White, 7.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 3,779 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.9% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 9,015 people, 4,064 households, and 2,202 families living in the city. The population density was 7,753.5 inhabitants per square mile (2,993.6/km2). There were 4,338 housing units at an average density of 3,731.0 per square mile (1,440.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.93% White, 0.79% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 4,064 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,150, and the median income for a family was $48,947. Males had a median income of $36,886 versus $28,202 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,686. About 5.2% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Council Member Party Position
Kerry Smyth Republican President
Jenny Eilermann Non Partisan Clerk
David W. Voss Republican Ward 1
John C. Hardig Republican Ward 2
Brian Smyth Republican Ward 3
Lindsay M. Jones Non Partisan Ward 4
Amy Richter Republican At Large
Stefanie Hawk Democrat At Large
Kathleen S. Zech Republican At Large
Administrator Party Position
Samuel Keller Democrat Mayor
Kimberlee Erdman-Rohr Democrat Law Director
Tom Braun Non Partisan Safety Service Director
Jeffrey Patton Non Partisan Police Chief
Robert Klein Non Partisan Fire Chief
Theresa Ciolino-Klein Democrat City Auditor

Past Mayors

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  1. Henry Fischer (R) 1901
  2. Fred Edward Wesselman (R) 1902-1905
  3. Christian Ferdinand (Ferd) Baechle (R) 1905-1911
  4. Fred Henry Altemeier (R) 1912-1917
  5. Clifford Harry Hay (R) 1918-1941
  6. Edward Christian Gingerich (D) 1942-1967
  7. Albert William Schottelkotte (D) 1967
  8. Donald Paul Bennett (R) 1968-1971
  9. Louis Edgar Von Holle (D) 1972-1983
  10. John Michael (Mike) Laumann (D) 1983-2003
  11. Samuel David Keller (D) 2004-

Culture

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The city of Cheviot is home to much of the same German-American and other ethnic cultures that inhabit the surrounding Cincinnati area.[18] The city is known locally (and regionally) for its annual Harvest Home Fair. Since about 1855, the fair has been held each year on the weekend after Labor Day. The city incorporated the West Fest Street Festival in 2002, which has steadily grown in popularity. The annual event features local food, various booths/activities, children's rides, and live music. The city is part of the Cincinnati Public School district.

Notable people

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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: Cheviot, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
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  6. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Cheviot city, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Cheviot, OH". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  10. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Cincinnati". National Weather Service. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  11. ^ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1910 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
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  13. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
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  15. ^ "Cheviot city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  16. ^ a b c d "Cheviot city, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  18. ^ Felix Winternitz & Sacha DeVroomen Bellman (2007). Insiders' Guide to Cincinnati. Globe Pequot. p. 304. ISBN 9780762741809. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
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