Sharonville, Ohio facts for kids
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Sharonville, Ohio
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Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio.
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Detailed map of Sharonville
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| Counties | Hamilton, Butler | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.86 sq mi (25.54 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.81 sq mi (25.40 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 14,117 | ||
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13,899 | ||
| • Density | 1,439.34/sq mi (555.73/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
45241
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| Area code(s) | 513 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-71892 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1086227 | ||
Sharonville is a city mostly located in Hamilton County in the U.S. state of Ohio. A small part of the city is also in Butler County. In 2020, about 14,117 people lived there.
Sharonville is part of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area. It is located about 13 miles (21 km) away from downtown Cincinnati.
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History of Sharonville
People first settled in the area that is now Sharonville in 1788. The community was originally called Sharon.
The village of Sharonville officially became a village in 1911. It then gained city rights in 1962. In 1974, the city council chose a new flag for Sharonville. It was based on a design that won a contest.
Geography of Sharonville
Sharonville covers a total area of about 9.89 square miles (25.61 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.83 square miles (25.46 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers) is water.
People in Sharonville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 753 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,111 | 47.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,157 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,318 | 13.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,890 | 195.1% | |
| 1970 | 11,393 | 192.9% | |
| 1980 | 10,108 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 13,153 | 30.1% | |
| 2000 | 13,804 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 13,560 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,117 | 4.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 13,899 | 2.5% | |
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Sharonville Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 14,117 people living in Sharonville. This means there were about 1,439 people per square mile. There were also 6,628 homes in the city.
Most people in Sharonville, about 67.2%, were White. About 9.4% were Black or African American, and 7.9% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 11.9% of the population.
- About 22.7% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- About 41.5% of homes were married couples.
- The average household had 2.11 people.
The average age of people in Sharonville was 45.5 years old. About 17.7% of the population was under 18. About 21.1% were 65 years or older.
The estimated average yearly income for a household was $68,455. For families, it was $76,055. About 7.9% of the people lived below the poverty line. This includes 6.5% of those under 18.
Culture and Attractions
Sharonville is home to the Heritage Village Museum. This is an open-air museum with historic buildings. You can visit it to learn about the past.
Education in Sharonville
Sharonville has several schools for students of all ages.
- Princeton High School is the main high school.
- Other schools include Princeton Community Middle School, Sharonville Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School, Heritage Hill Elementary School, and St. Michael Elementary school.
- Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development has a campus called Scarlet Oaks in Sharonville. This school helps students learn job skills.
The city also has a branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. It provides books and resources for everyone.
Economy and Businesses
Sharonville is an important center for businesses.
- The Ford Motor Company has a large plant here called the Sharonville Transmission plant. It opened in 1958 and covers about one square mile.
- The headquarters for Gorilla Glue are also located in Sharonville. This company makes strong adhesives.
Famous People from Sharonville
Many notable people have connections to Sharonville:
- Carmen Electra, an actress and dancer.
- Tom Waddle, a football analyst and former NFL player.
- Spencer Ware, an NFL football player.
- Liz Wheeler, a political commentator and analyst.
