Olde West Chester, Ohio facts for kids
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Olde West Chester, Ohio
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Location of Olde West Chester, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 563.03/sq mi (217.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-58149 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393173 |
Olde West Chester is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. It is located in West Chester Township, which is part of Butler County. In 2020, about 201 people lived there.
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A Look Back: History of Olde West Chester
Olde West Chester has an interesting past. It was first called Mechanicsburg. This name was given to the area in 1817. A person named Hezekiah Smith started the community back then.
Where is Olde West Chester?
Olde West Chester is right in the middle of West Chester Township. It used to be called just "West Chester." To its west, you'll find another community called Beckett Ridge.
Major roads are close by. Interstate 75 runs along the northwest side of Olde West Chester. You can get on or off this highway using Exit 21 or Exit 19. Cincinnati-Dayton Road is the main street here. This road used to be part of U.S. Route 25, also known as the Dixie Highway.
If you travel south, downtown Cincinnati is about 19 miles away. Going north, you'll reach Dayton, which is about 34 miles from Olde West Chester.
The United States Census Bureau says that Olde West Chester covers a total area of about 0.9 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Olde West Chester?
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| 2020 | 201 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Olde West Chester. In the year 2000, there were 232 people living in this community. These people lived in 85 different homes, and 62 of these were families.
Most people in Olde West Chester were White (about 91%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there (about 41%). Most homes were married couples living together (about 59%). Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 15% of homes were single individuals. A small number of people aged 65 or older lived alone.
The average home had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.1 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 27% were under 18 years old. About 36% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
The average income for a household in 2000 was about $85,159. For families, the average income was about $87,187.
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In Spanish: Olde West Chester (Ohio) para niños
