Madeira, Ohio facts for kids
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Madeira
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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 | 3.35 sq mi (8.69 km2) |
| • Land | 3.35 sq mi (8.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,487 |
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9,414 |
| • Density | 2,831.10/sq mi (1,092.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45243
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-46312 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086218 |
Madeira is a city located in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 9,487 people lived there. It is a residential suburb of Cincinnati, meaning many people who live in Madeira work in Cincinnati. The city has a small downtown area and some light industries.
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History of Madeira: How it Grew
Madeira was mostly planned out in 1871. Before that, it was known as a post town. It got its name from John Madeira, who owned a large piece of land nearby.
Becoming a Village and City
Madeira officially became a village in 1910 under Ohio state laws. The village was kept safe by elected marshals and appointed deputy marshals. In 1942, Madeira got its first Chief of Police.
Madeira became a city in August 1959. The city almost doubled in size in 1970. This happened when it added the South Kenwood area from Columbia Township.
In 2007, BusinessWeek magazine named Madeira one of the "Best Places to Raise Kids--For Less." This means it was a good and affordable place for families.
Geography: Where is Madeira?
Madeira is located in Ohio and covers an area of about 3.38 square miles (8.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Areas
Madeira shares its borders with several other places:
- To the east, it borders Indian Hill.
- To the south, it borders Columbia Township.
- To the south and west, it borders parts of Cincinnati, including Madisonville.
- To the west, it borders Silverton.
- To the north, it borders Sycamore Township.
Population: Who Lives in Madeira?
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| 1920 | 600 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,162 | 93.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,384 | 19.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,689 | 94.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,744 | 150.8% | |
| 1970 | 6,713 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 9,341 | 39.1% | |
| 1990 | 9,141 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,923 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,726 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 9,487 | 8.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 9,414 | 7.9% | |
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Madeira's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 9,487 people living in Madeira. The city had about 2,831 people per square mile. There were 3,617 homes in the city.
About 28.6% of the people in Madeira were under 18 years old. About 15.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 38.8 years.
Madeira's Population in 2010
In 2010, Madeira had 8,726 people living there. There were 3,297 households, which are groups of people living in one home.
About 36.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.58 people. The average family had 3.08 people.
The median age in 2010 was 42.9 years. About 25.6% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years old or older.
Education: Schools in Madeira
The Madeira City Schools are very well-regarded. As of 2021, they were ranked 9th in the state of Ohio.
Notable People from Madeira
Many interesting people have come from Madeira, including:
- Andrew Benintendi, a baseball player for the Chicago White Sox.
- Clarence DeMar, a famous marathon runner.
- Caty McNally, a professional tennis player.
- John McNally, also a professional tennis player.
See also
In Spanish: Madeira (Ohio) para niños
