Blue Ash, Ohio facts for kids
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Blue Ash, Ohio
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Offices and houses in southern Blue Ash
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| Motto(s):
Aspire; Achieve; Advance
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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 | 7.60 sq mi (19.69 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 7.58 sq mi (19.64 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,394 | ||||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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13,408 | ||||
| • Density | 1,766.09/sq mi (681.89/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
45242
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| Area code(s) | 513 | ||||
| FIPS code | 39-07300 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1086199 | ||||
Blue Ash is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio. It is a suburb of Cincinnati. In 2020, about 13,394 people lived there.
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History of Blue Ash
The area that is now Blue Ash was first settled around 1791. In 1797, early settlers built a church using logs from a type of tree called a blue ash. This is how the area got its name.
In the late 1800s, a special narrow-gauge train line helped people travel to and from Blue Ash.
Blue Ash Airport and Summit Park
Blue Ash was home to the Cincinnati–Blue Ash Airport for many years. It operated from 1921 until 2012. It started as a private airfield. Later, the City of Cincinnati bought it in 1946. This made it Ohio's first city-owned airport.
Cincinnati wanted to make the airport bigger for major flights. But Blue Ash became a village in 1955 and then a city in 1961. This helped them stop the airport expansion. The airport closed in 2012. The land was sold to Blue Ash, which then built a public park called Summit Park there.
Past Transportation Plans
In 1998, there was a plan for a new train system called MetroMoves. It would have connected Blue Ash to other cities. However, people in Hamilton County voted against this plan.
1999 Tornado
On April 9, 1999, a very strong tornado hit Blue Ash. It caused four deaths.
Geography of Blue Ash
Blue Ash covers about 7.59 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a small part is water.
You can reach Blue Ash using major highways. These include Interstate 71 to the east and Interstate 275 to the north. The Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway is to the south.
Population of Blue Ash
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 8,341 | — | |
| 1970 | 8,324 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 9,510 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 11,860 | 24.7% | |
| 2000 | 12,513 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 12,114 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 13,394 | 10.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 13,408 | 10.7% | |
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In 2020, Blue Ash had 13,394 residents. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. About 74% of residents were White, 6.6% African American, and 13.2% Asian. About 3.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Blue Ash in 2020 was about 38.9 years old.
Economy in Blue Ash
Blue Ash is a busy place during the day. About 55,000 people come to work in the city. This is because there are around 2,000 businesses located here. Many companies have their main offices in Blue Ash, such as:
- Belcan Corporation, an engineering company
- Citigroup (North American Information Technology Division)
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, which makes medical devices
- The J. Peterman Company, a clothing and home goods company
- Milacron, a manufacturing company
- Sunny Delight Beverages, which makes Sunny Delight drinks
- Kroger Technology, the technology part of the Kroger supermarket company
Culture and Events in Blue Ash
Blue Ash hosts two big summer events each year. These are "Red, White, and Blue Ash" and "Taste of Blue Ash".
- Red, White, and Blue Ash: This event celebrates Independence Day on July 4th. It features a large fireworks show. Famous music groups often perform at this event. In 2010, the bands Yes and Peter Frampton played, drawing about 150,000 people.
- Taste of Blue Ash: This event lets people enjoy different foods.
Blue Ash also works with the nearby city of Montgomery. Together, they support the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. The city also has a Concert Series during the summer.
Education in Blue Ash
Most students in Blue Ash attend schools in the Sycamore Community School District. This district is known for its high-quality education. It has received the top rating of "Excellent" from the Ohio Department of Education for many years.
A small part of Blue Ash is served by the Princeton City School District. There are also private high schools nearby. These include Moeller High School for boys and Ursuline Academy for girls.
Blue Ash is also home to UC Blue Ash. This is a satellite campus of the University of Cincinnati. The city also has a branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Notable People from Blue Ash
- William F. Brown, an engineer
- Jeff Fultz, a racing driver
- Joseph Crane Hartzell, a church leader
- Mark P. Painter, a judge
- Amy Yasbeck, an actress known for the TV show Wings
Sister City
Blue Ash has a "sister city" relationship with Ilmenau in Germany. This means they share cultural ties and learn from each other.
See also
In Spanish: Blue Ash (Ohio) para niños
