Pendleton, Cincinnati facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pendleton
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Neighborhood of Cincinnati
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Pendleton townhouses.
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Pendleton (red) within Cincinnati, Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| City | Cincinnati |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,088 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45202
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Pendleton is a cool neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. It's one of 52 neighborhoods that make up this big city. Pendleton is right in the middle of Cincinnati's busy downtown area. In 2020, about 1,088 people called Pendleton home.
Sometimes, people call Pendleton the "Pendleton Art District." This is because it's a small area, and it's very close to another neighborhood called Over-the-Rhine. But remember, Pendleton and Over-the-Rhine are actually two different neighborhoods!
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Exploring Pendleton's Past
How Pendleton Got Its Name
Pendleton was named after a famous person named George H. Pendleton. He lived from 1825 to 1889. George Pendleton was important because he worked for the United States government. He was a U.S. Representative and also a Senator. His old house, called the George Hunt Pendleton House, is still standing in the neighborhood today!
Where is Pendleton Located?
Pendleton's Place on the Map
Pendleton is on the east side of another neighborhood called Over-the-Rhine. It's north of the main downtown area, known as the Central Business District. To its south is Mount Auburn.
Pendleton's Borders
The neighborhood has a shape like a triangle. Its edges are defined by three main streets:
- Liberty Street
- Reading Road/Central Parkway
- Sycamore Street
Pendleton is also part of a larger area known as the Over-the-Rhine Historic District. This means it has many old and important buildings.
Who Lives in Pendleton?
Pendleton's Population Over Time
| Population of Pendleton 1860-2020 | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1860 | 9,057 | — |
| 1870 | 9,885 | +9.1% |
| 1880 | 12,488 | +26.3% |
| 1890 | 8,619 | −31.0% |
| 1900 | 4,975 | −42.3% |
| 1910 | 4,200 | −15.6% |
| 1920 | 5,925 | +41.1% |
| 1930 | 5,178 | −12.6% |
| 1940 | 5,076 | −2.0% |
| 1950 | 5,591 | +10.1% |
| 1960 | 4,840 | −13.4% |
| 1970 | 1,971 | −59.3% |
| 1980 | 1,708 | −13.3% |
| 1990 | 1,206 | −29.4% |
| 2000 | 1,141 | −5.4% |
| 2010 | 900 | −21.1% |
| 2020 | 1,088 | +20.9% |
| Wards were utilized from 1860-1890 which have slightly different boundaries from census tracts utilized from 1900-40. | ||
Every ten years, the United States counts all its people. This is called a census. The 2020 census showed that 1,088 people lived in Pendleton. There were also 668 homes in the neighborhood.
A Look at the People of Pendleton
The census also tells us about the people living there.
- About 54.3% of the people were White.
- About 39.3% were Black or African American.
- A small number were Native American (0.4%), Asian (1.4%), or from other backgrounds.
- About 1.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 476 households in Pendleton. A household means all the people living in one home.
- About 36.6% of these households were families.
- About 40.5% of homes had just one person living there.
Age and Education in Pendleton
The people in Pendleton come in all ages:
- 20.0% were under 18 years old.
- 76.1% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- 3.9% were 65 years or older.
Slightly more than half of the people (51.2%) were male, and 48.8% were female.
Many adults in Pendleton have a good education. About 68.5% of adults had a bachelor's degree or even higher. The average yearly income for a household in Pendleton was about $66,786.
Pendleton Photo Gallery
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Neighborhood map
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The Over-the-Rhine clock tower is actually in Pendleton
