CUF, Cincinnati facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
CUF
Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview
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Neighborhood
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CUF (red) within Cincinnati, Ohio
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(2020)
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| • Total | 20,385 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45219, 45220
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
CUF is one of the 52 neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its name is a short way of saying Clifton Heights, University Heights, and Fairview. These three smaller communities are located around the University of Cincinnati. Because of this, CUF is mostly a place where students live. In 2020, about 20,385 people called CUF home.
Where is CUF?
CUF is surrounded by other Cincinnati neighborhoods. These include Clifton, the University of Cincinnati, Mount Auburn, Over-the-Rhine, and Camp Washington.
University Heights is in the northern part of CUF. It is separated from Fairview and Clifton Heights by a street called Straight Street. Fairview is in the southwest corner of CUF, and Clifton Heights is in the southeast corner. These two areas are separated by Ravine Street.
It's interesting to know that people who live in Cincinnati rarely use the name "CUF." Many long-time residents often refer to these areas, along with Corryville, as simply being part of Clifton.
Who Lives in CUF?
| Population of 1900-2020 | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 20,344 | — |
| 1910 | 23,765 | +16.8% |
| 1920 | 26,775 | +12.7% |
| 1930 | 27,637 | +3.2% |
| 1940 | 26,275 | −4.9% |
| 1950 | 27,995 | +6.5% |
| 1960 | 26,604 | −5.0% |
| 1970 | 23,336 | −12.3% |
| 1980 | 18,466 | −20.9% |
| 1990 | 17,532 | −5.1% |
| 2000 | 16,119 | −8.1% |
| 2010 | 16,989 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 20,385 | +20.0% |
In 2020, the neighborhood had 20,385 people living there. There were 7,517 homes. Most residents were White, with significant populations of Black or African American and Asian people. About 3.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Most people living in CUF are between 18 and 64 years old. This is because many students from the University of Cincinnati live in the area.
Parks in CUF
CUF has some great parks with amazing views.
- Fairview Park is a large park, about 27.7 acres. It offers a beautiful view of downtown Cincinnati.
- Bellevue Hill Park is another park in the neighborhood. It is 15 acres and is also famous for its overlook of the city center.
Schools and Colleges
CUF is home to several important educational places.
- Hughes Center High School: This school is located in Clifton Heights. It is a special high school that teaches job skills. The building was built in 1906.
- Hebrew Union College: This college is in University Heights. It is a Jewish seminary, which is a school for religious studies.
- Fairview German Language School: This school used to be in Fairview. It was started in 1888 by the German community in the neighborhood. In 2008, the school moved to nearby Clifton.
