Bridgetown, Ohio facts for kids
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Bridgetown, Ohio
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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 | 4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2) |
| • Land | 4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,731 |
| • Density | 3,416.28/sq mi (1,319.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-08602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585502 |
Bridgetown is a place in Ohio, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Bridgetown is located in Green Township, which is part of Hamilton County. In 2020, about 14,731 people lived there.
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History of Bridgetown
Bridgetown started around 1820. Its name comes from Bridgeton, New Jersey. Many of the first people who settled here were from that New Jersey town.
Western Hills Airport
Bridgetown was once home to the Western Hills Airport. People also called it "Frank Airport" or "Cheviot Airport." This was the first airport in the western part of Hamilton County, Ohio. The airport began operating in 1929. It closed during World War II but reopened after the war ended. However, it slowly became less busy. The airport stopped services completely in 1949 because airplanes became too big for its facilities.
Where is Bridgetown Located?
Bridgetown is located just west of the city of Cheviot. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northwest of downtown Cincinnati. Ohio State Route 264, also known as Bridgetown Road, goes right through the middle of the community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bridgetown covers a total area of about 4.31 square miles (11.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Bridgetown
In 2020, there were 14,731 people living in Bridgetown. This means there were about 3,416 people per square mile (1,319 people per square kilometer). There were 6,207 homes in the area.
About 25.2% of the people in Bridgetown were under 18 years old. Most people, about 56.3%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 18.5% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age was 36.8 years.
There were 5,344 households. Many of these households, about 31.6%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.48 people.
Schools in Bridgetown
The schools in Bridgetown are part of the Oak Hills Local School District.
Here are some of the schools located in Bridgetown:
- Oakdale Elementary School
- Bridgetown Middle School
- Oak Hills High School
There are also Catholic middle schools in the area:
- St. Jude
- St. Aloysius Gonzaga
See also
In Spanish: Bridgetown (Ohio) para niños
