Wetherington, Ohio facts for kids
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Wetherington, Ohio
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Location of Wetherington, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,381 |
| • Density | 1,524.28/sq mi (588.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-84528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393847 |
Wetherington is a community in Butler County, Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. Wetherington is not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2020, the population of Wetherington was 1,381 people. It is located within West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio.
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Exploring Wetherington's Location
Wetherington is in the northeastern part of West Chester Township. It is built around the Wetherington Golf and Country Club. A major highway, Interstate 75, runs along its eastern side. You can get to Wetherington from Exit 22, which is Tylersville Road.
This community is about 22 miles (35 km) north of downtown Cincinnati.
Gated Community Features
Wetherington is known for being a gated community. This means it has special entrances with gates. These gates were put up in 2002. At that time, Wetherington became the largest gated community in southwestern Ohio.
The gates help control traffic within the neighborhood. They were built to stop drivers from using the community's roads as a shortcut. This was a problem for people traveling between Cincinnati-Dayton Road and Tylersville Road.
Land Area of Wetherington
According to the United States Census Bureau, Wetherington covers a total area of about 0.91 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Wetherington's Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,381 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Wetherington. In the year 2000, there were 1,010 people living here. These people lived in 363 households, and 308 of these were families.
Diversity in Wetherington
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White (94.55%). There were also African American (2.77%) and Asian (1.58%) residents. A small number of people were Pacific Islander or from other races. About 1.58% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Wetherington are families. In 2000, about 38% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (80.7%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.78 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Wetherington includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 37.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 4.3% were 65 years or older.
The median age in Wetherington was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
Income Levels
In 2000, the median income for a household in Wetherington was $161,448. For families, the median income was $173,704. The average income per person was $73,684. A very small percentage of families (1.8%) and people (2.4%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous Person from Wetherington
Wetherington has been home to some well-known people. One notable resident is John Boehner. He is a former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. The Speaker is a very important leader in the U.S. government. They lead the United States House of Representatives, which is one part of the U.S. Congress.
See also
In Spanish: Wetherington (Ohio) para niños
