New Haven, Hamilton County, Ohio facts for kids
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New Haven, 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 | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
• Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 572 |
• Density | 549.47/sq mi (212.14/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
FIPS code | 39-54684 |
GNIS feature ID | 2585518 |
New Haven is a small community in Crosby Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 572 people lived there.
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History of New Haven
New Haven was first planned as a village in 1815 by a person named Joab Comstock. In the 1800s, the village had a post office. However, it was known by a different name: "Preston."
Why it was called Preston
The name "Preston" was used for the post office because there was already another town called New Haven in Huron County, Ohio. To avoid confusion, the first postmaster, Alexander Preston Cavender, gave the post office the name "Preston."
Where is New Haven?
New Haven is located in the western part of Crosby Township. It is about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of downtown Cincinnati. It is also about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the town of Harrison.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that New Haven covers a total area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of New Haven
In 2020, there were 572 people living in New Haven. This means there were about 549 people for every square mile. There were 254 homes or housing units in the area.
Population Details
Most people in New Haven are White, making up about 94.1% of the population. People from two or more racial backgrounds made up about 4.9%. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 198 households in New Haven. The average household had about 1.45 people. The average family size was 2.05 people.
Age Groups
About 68.7% of the people were between 18 and 64 years old. About 31.3% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in New Haven was 57.4 years.
Income and Education
From 2016 to 2020, the average yearly income for a household in New Haven was estimated to be $31,750. Some people had lower incomes. About 66.7% of the people were employed. Also, about 21.4% of the population had a college degree or higher.
See also
In Spanish: New Haven (condado de Hamilton) para niños