West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio facts for kids
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West Chester Township, Ohio
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Front of the James D. Conrey House
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Where Families Grow, and Businesses Prosper...
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Location of West Chester Township in Butler County
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Butler County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 65,242 |
| • Density | 1,844/sq mi (712/km2) |
West Chester Township is a busy area in Butler County, Ohio. It is one of the thirteen townships in the county. A township is a type of local government area. West Chester is in the southeastern part of Butler County. It is the most populated township in all of Ohio! In 2020, about 65,242 people lived there. West Chester is located about 18 miles north of Cincinnati. It is part of the larger Cincinnati city area. You can easily reach West Chester from Interstate 75 using exits 19, 21, and 22.
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History of West Chester Township
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,952 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,743 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,534 | −12.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,583 | 3.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,988 | 25.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,109 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,545 | 20.7% | |
| 1960 | 6,236 | 145.0% | |
| 1970 | 12,795 | 105.2% | |
| 1980 | 23,553 | 84.1% | |
| 1990 | 37,894 | 60.9% | |
| 2000 | 54,895 | 44.9% | |
| 2010 | 60,958 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 65,242 | 7.0% | |
West Chester Township was the last township created in Butler County. It was formed on June 2, 1823. This happened after people living in the area asked for it. The new township was first called "Union." It covered about 35 square miles.
People often called Union Township "West Chester." Also, there were many other townships in Ohio named "Union." So, the name was officially changed to West Chester Township. This change happened on June 28, 2000. The people living there voted for it in March 2000. Because of this, some older records, like the 2000 census, still call it Union Township. Today, it is the only West Chester Township in Ohio.
West Chester became the most populated township in Ohio after the 2010 census. A census is a count of all the people living in an area.
West Chester Climate Information
| Climate data for West Chester, Ohio | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
76 (24) |
84 (29) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
88 (31) |
81 (27) |
75 (24) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
43 (6) |
53 (12) |
65 (18) |
75 (24) |
83 (28) |
87 (31) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
68 (20) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
64.5 (18.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19 (−7) |
21 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
61 (16) |
53 (12) |
41 (5) |
32 (0) |
24 (−4) |
40.8 (4.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−13 (−25) |
−10 (−23) |
18 (−8) |
27 (−3) |
36 (2) |
40 (4) |
41 (5) |
26 (−3) |
12 (−11) |
−3 (−19) |
−22 (−30) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average rainy days | 3.18 | 2.72 | 3.73 | 4.10 | 4.96 | 4.52 | 4.04 | 4.18 | 3.14 | 3.09 | 3.65 | 3.35 | 44.66 |
| Source: weather.com | |||||||||||||
Geography of West Chester
West Chester Township is in the southeastern part of Butler County. It shares borders with several other townships and cities:
- Liberty Township to the north
- Mason to the east
- Deerfield Township, Warren County also to the east
- Sharonville to the southeast
- Springdale to the southwest
- Fairfield to the west
- Fairfield Township to the northwest
Some small parts of West Chester have been added to nearby cities. For example, Sharonville has taken over a piece of the southeastern corner. Fairfield has also added a small part in the west.
Several small communities are located within West Chester Township. These are places that are not officially cities or towns. They include Maud, Port Union, Pisgah, and Tylersville.
West Chester Economy
West Chester Township has a strong economy. Many businesses have their offices or factories here.
Top Employers in West Chester
Here are the biggest employers in West Chester Township, based on a 2020 report:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | GE Aviation | 2,500 |
| 2 | Lakota Local School District | 1,722 |
| 3 | West Chester Hospital (UC Health) | 1,045 |
| 4 | Cornerstone Brands | 896 |
| 5 | Tyson Foods (formerly Advance Pierre) | 870 |
| 6 | SanMar Corporation | 700 |
| 7 | Procter & Gamble | 558 |
| 8 | Totes»ISOTONER | 450 |
| 9 | AstraZeneca | 410 |
| 10 | Honeywell Intelligrated | 400 |
Household Income in West Chester
The income of families living in West Chester Township is quite high. Here are the numbers for 2020:
| Year | Average | Median |
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| 2020 | $121,695 | $97,107 |
- The average income is the total income of all households divided by the number of households.
- The median income is the middle income. Half of the households earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
Public Services and Parks
West Chester Township has its own police department. It was started in 1967. About 100 people work there. The police department helps keep everyone safe. It has different teams, like the Patrol Bureau, which responds to calls, and the Support Bureau, which helps with investigations.
The township was once home to the Voice of America's Bethany Relay Station. This was a large facility that sent out radio broadcasts from 1943 to 1994. Today, this land is a beautiful park called Voice of America MetroPark. It has a walking trail around a lake. The Miami University Voice of America Learning Center also opened here in 2009.
Besides Voice of America MetroPark, West Chester has other parks, like Keehner Park. The township is also home to the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, which is a large mosque in the area.
In 2006, a new town square called The Square at Union Centre was built. It's a central place for events, with offices and restaurants nearby. The West Chester library is part of this square. A tall bell-tower, made by the famous Verdin Bell Company from Cincinnati, stands in the middle of the square.
Different parts of West Chester Township get their mail from different post offices. These include the West Chester post office (45069), the Sharonville office (45241), and also offices in Fairfield (45014) and Hamilton (45011 or 45015).
Education in West Chester
Most students in West Chester Township go to schools in the Lakota Local School District. However, some parts of the township are in the Princeton City School District. A very small part on the eastern side is in the Mason City School District.
The township has two main high school campuses: Lakota East and Lakota West. Both buildings were built in 1997 and look the same. Lakota West High School has about 2,000 students and 145 staff members. The principal there is Ben Brown. Lakota West is a Division 1 school, which means it competes against larger schools in sports. The Lakota West High School baseball team won the Ohio State Championship in 2007!
Notable People from West Chester
Many interesting people have lived in West Chester Township:
- John A. Boehner was a very important leader in the United States government. He was the 61st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. This means he was in charge of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Fr. Anthony Cekada was a Catholic priest and writer.
- Bill Coley was a senator for Ohio.
- John Conner played professional football as a fullback for the New York Giants.
- Bp. Daniel Dolan was a Catholic bishop.
- Rich Franklin is a famous mixed martial arts fighter.
- Andre Frazier played professional football as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.
- Ken Griffey Sr. was a professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Ken Griffey Jr. is a Hall of Fame baseball player. He played for the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds.
- Jorge Gurgel is another mixed martial arts fighter.
- Nick Hagglund plays soccer as a defender for FC Cincinnati in the MLS.
- Jordan Hicks plays professional football as a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns.
- Ryan Kelly plays professional football as a center for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Brent Kolatalo is an American music mixer, producer, engineer, and songwriter.
- Elizabeth "Liz" McMahon (born 1993) is an American volleyball player.
- E.W. Scripps was a newspaper publisher. He helped create large newspaper companies like Scripps-McRae League and Scripps-Howard.
