Springboro, Ohio facts for kids
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Springboro, Ohio
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Lower Springboro from the air
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"Live. Work. Play. Learn. Grow."
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Location of Springboro in Warren County
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 Springboro, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Springboro, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Warren, Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.21 sq mi (23.85 km2) |
| • Land | 9.21 sq mi (23.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,062 |
| • Density | 2,069.93/sq mi (799.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45066, 45342
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-74076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395938 |
| Website | http://www.cityofspringboro.com/ |
Springboro is a city in the state of Ohio, United States. It's a suburb of two larger cities, Cincinnati and Dayton. Most of Springboro is in Warren County. A small part is in Montgomery County. The city is part of the Miami Valley region. In 2020, about 19,062 people lived there.
Springboro is in the middle of the Cincinnati-Dayton area. This is the 14th largest urban area in the U.S. Most of Springboro is in Warren County. This part is considered part of Metro Cincinnati. The northern part is in Montgomery County. This area is part of Metro Dayton. Most students in Springboro go to schools in the Springboro Community School District. Springboro High School is the main high school.
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History of Springboro
Springboro was settled as early as 1796. It was officially founded in 1815 by Jonathan Wright. He named it "Springborough." Jonathan's father, Joel Wright, was a surveyor. He helped plan cities like Columbus, Dayton, and Louisville. In its early years, many people in Springboro were Quakers.
By the 1830s, Springboro had two mills and a woolen factory. These businesses used the many springs in the area. The town was named after these springs.
Underground Railroad Stop
Springboro was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Springboro offered safe places for them to hide. On October 17, 1999, Springboro was the first city to put up an Ohio Underground Railroad Historic Marker. This marker honors its role in helping people escape slavery.
Recent Growth and Development
Starting in the late 1990s, Springboro began to grow very quickly. It changed from a quiet town near I-75 into a popular place to live. This growth was helped by the expansion of the Dayton area. Springboro became a key suburb in the Cincinnati-Dayton region.
The city's growth led to new projects. A new highway exit was built at I-75 & Austin Boulevard. The school district also built three new schools in the 2000s. Today, Springboro is important because it connects the growth between Cincinnati and Dayton. The current mayor of Springboro is John H. Agenbroad. He was reelected in 2019. Most new buildings have been constructed east of Main Street (SR-741).
Geography of Springboro
Springboro covers about 9.36 square miles (24.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Springboro
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 454 | — | |
| 1860 | 512 | 12.8% | |
| 1870 | 477 | −6.8% | |
| 1880 | 553 | 15.9% | |
| 1890 | 413 | −25.3% | |
| 1900 | 433 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 355 | −18.0% | |
| 1920 | 341 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 366 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 466 | 27.3% | |
| 1950 | 516 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 917 | 77.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,799 | 205.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,962 | 77.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,590 | 32.8% | |
| 2000 | 12,380 | 87.9% | |
| 2010 | 17,409 | 40.6% | |
| 2020 | 19,062 | 9.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 19,263 | 10.6% | |
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In 2010, the average income for a household in Springboro was about $104,803. The average family income was about $105,681. By 2012, the average household income grew to $116,012. This made Springboro one of the wealthiest cities in the country. In 2013, the average wealth per household was estimated at $1,499,516. The average income per person was $78,786. This was the highest in Ohio for incorporated cities. Springboro's zip code, 45066, is one of the wealthiest in the U.S. Only about 1% of the population lived below the poverty line.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 17,442 people living in Springboro. There were 5,996 households and 4,871 families. The city had about 1,860 people per square mile. There were 6,263 homes.
Most people in Springboro were White (92.1%). About 2.3% were African American. About 3.4% were Asian. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (47.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.89 people. The average family had 3.24 people.
The average age in the city was 36.4 years. About 32.2% of residents were under 18. About 9.3% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
Arts and Culture in Springboro
Springboro is home to the 1911 Wright B Flyer Museum. This museum celebrates early aviation history. The city also has the La Comedia Dinner Theatre. Here, you can watch a show while enjoying a meal.
The Springboro Public Library is a local branch. It is part of the Franklin-Springboro Public Library system.
Parks and Recreation
Heatherwoode Golf Course opened in 1991. It is a public golf course run by the city. It offers a place for people to enjoy golf.
Education in Springboro
The Springboro Community City School District serves the city. Students attend schools within this district. Springboro High School is the main high school in the area.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Springboro is connected by several major highways:
- Interstate 75
- Ohio State Route 73
- Interstate 71
- Ohio State Route 741
- Interstate 675
- Ohio State Route 725
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority provides bus service to Springboro. There is one bus stop in the city.
Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport is nearby. It is used for private jets and smaller planes. The airport also has a museum. This museum features a replica of the original Wright-B Flyer.
Notable People from Springboro
Many interesting people have connections to Springboro:
- Jake Ballard – A professional football player in the National Football League (NFL).
- Tony Campana – A professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
- Tommy Kessler – The guitarist for the famous band Blondie.
- Amy Tucker – A retired coach for Stanford Cardinal Women's Basketball.
- Laura Vikmanis – An NFL cheerleader and author.
See also
In Spanish: Springboro (Ohio) para niños
