Camp Dennison, Ohio facts for kids
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Camp Dennison, 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 | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 716.42/sq mi (276.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45111
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| FIPS code | 39-11150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2627941 |
Camp Dennison is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Hamilton County, just outside Indian Hill. About 384 people lived here in 2020. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 45111.
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History of Camp Dennison
This community was first settled in 1796 by people who came from Germany. It is named after William Dennison, who was an important person in Ohio. He served as the 24th Governor of Ohio. He was also the U.S. Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln.
Camp Dennison and the Civil War
During the American Civil War (1861-1865), Camp Dennison was a very important place. It was used as a military camp where soldiers joined the United States Army. They also received their training here before going off to fight.
Geography of Camp Dennison
Camp Dennison is located in a valley. This valley is part of the Little Miami River area. It is about 17 miles (27 km) northeast of downtown Cincinnati. Ohio State Route 126 runs through the middle of the community.
Area of Camp Dennison
According to the United States Census Bureau, Camp Dennison covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
People of Camp Dennison
In 2020, there were 384 people living in Camp Dennison. This means there were about 716 people for every square mile. There were 174 homes in the area.
Diversity in Camp Dennison
Most of the people in Camp Dennison are White (77.1%). About 15.1% are Black or African American. Other groups include Asian (0.8%) and Pacific Islander (0.5%). About 6.3% of the people are from two or more races. A small number (1.6%) are Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 143 households in Camp Dennison. About 18.9% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (49.7%) were married couples living together. Some homes (24.5%) had people living alone. The average household had 2.35 people.
Age and Income
The median age of people in Camp Dennison was 54.8 years old. About 15.5% of the people were under 18. Most people (57.3%) were between 18 and 64 years old. About 27.2% were 65 or older.
The average yearly income for a household was about $82,054. For families, it was about $86,250. About 10.4% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Education in Camp Dennison
Students living in Camp Dennison go to schools in the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District.
See also
In Spanish: Camp Dennison (Ohio) para niños
