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City
Cheviot's 1930s fieldhouse and community center
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Motto(s):  "Big City Spirit - Small Town Charm"
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Hamilton
Area
• Total	1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2)
• Land	1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	919 ft (280 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,658
• Estimate  (2023)	8,565
• Density	7,425.39/sq mi (2,865.99/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	45211
Area code(s)	513
FIPS code	39-14128
GNIS feature ID	1086200

Cheviot /ˈʃɛviət/ 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.

History

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.

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

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.

Climate

Demographics

2020 census

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.

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.

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.

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.

2010 census

As of the census 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.

Culture

The city of Cheviot is home to much of the same German-American and other ethnic cultures that inhabit the surrounding Cincinnati area. 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

• Dorothy Mueller, baseball player
• Glenn Ryle, WKRC-TV Personality; host of "Skipper Ryle" and later Bowling For Dollars
• Al Schottelkotte, WCPO TV news anchor (1959–1994)
• Steve Tensi, former professional football quarterback
• Andy Williams, singer and television personality

See also

In Spanish: Cheviot (Ohio) para niños