Madeira, Ohio

Madeira
City
Downtown Madeira
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio.
Coordinates: 39°10′55″N84°22′46″W / 39.18194°N 84.37944°W / 39.18194; -84.37944
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Hamilton
Government
• Mayor	Chris Hilberg [1]
Area [2]
• Total	3.35 sq mi (8.69 km2)
• Land	3.35 sq mi (8.68 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [3]	820 ft (250 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	9,487
• Estimate  (2022)	9,414
• Density	2,831.10/sq mi (1,092.97/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	45243
Area code	513
FIPS code	39-46312 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1086218 [3]
Website	www.madeiracity.com

Madeira is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,487 at the 2020 census. A residential suburb of Cincinnati, Madeira has a small downtown and some light industry.

History

Madeira was largely laid out in 1871. Before this time the place was known as a post town, and was named for John Madeira who owned a large tract of land in the vicinity. ^{[6] [7]}

Madeira was incorporated as a village under the statutes of the State of Ohio in 1910. ^{[7] [8]} The village was protected by a series of elected marshals and appointed deputy marshals until 1942 when Madeira's first Chief of Police was appointed. ^[8]

Madeira gained city status in August 1959. ^{[8] [9]} The city nearly doubled in area with the 1970 annexation of the South Kenwood area of Columbia Township. ^{[9] [8]}

In 2007, BusinessWeek ranked Madeira as one of the "Best Places to Raise Kids--For Less." ^[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.38 square miles (8.75 km²), all land. ^[11]

It is bordered by:

• Indian Hill to the east
• Columbia Township to the south
• Cincinnati (Madisonville) to the south and west
• Silverton to the west
• Sycamore Township to the north

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	600		—
1930	1,162		93.7%
1940	1,384		19.1%
1950	2,689		94.3%
1960	6,744		150.8%
1970	6,713		−0.5%
1980	9,341		39.1%
1990	9,141		−2.1%
2000	8,923		−2.4%
2010	8,726		−2.2%
2020	9,487		8.7%
2022 (est.)	9,414		−0.8%
Sources: [5] [12] [13] [14] [15]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 9,487 people living in the city, for a population density of 2,831.10 people per square mile (1,092.97/km²). There were 3,617 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from some other race, and 6.2% from two or more races. 4.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. ^[16]

There were 3,370 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 17.6% had a female householder with no spouse present. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73, and the average family size was 3.14. ^[16]

28.6% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 56.3% were 18 to 64, and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. ^[16]

According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the city was $142,917, and the median income for a family was $168,286. About 1.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. About 68.9% of the population were employed, and 71.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher. ^[16]

2010 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2010, there were 8,726 people, 3,297 households, and 2,420 families living in the city. The population density was 2,581.7 inhabitants per square mile (996.8/km²). There were 3,498 housing units at an average density of 1,034.9 per square mile (399.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 2.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 3,297 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 8,923 people, 3,383 households, and 2,472 families living in the city. The population density was 2,651.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,023.6/km²). There were 3,484 housing units at an average density of 1,035.1 per square mile (399.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.70% White, 1.29% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 3,383 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $59,626, and the median income for a family was $70,625. Males had a median income of $51,318 versus $38,172 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,676. About 0.8% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Madeira has a Council-Manager form of government, where the elected City Council appoints a paid City Manager to run the day-to-day operations of the city. Madeira is served by its own police department, while fire service is provided by the Madeira-Indian Hill Joint Fire District.^{[ citation needed ]}

Education

Madeira City Schools are ranked at 9th in the state as of 2021.^{[ citation needed ]}

Notable people

• Andrew Benintendi, baseball player
• Clarence DeMar, marathoner
• Caty McNally, tennis player
• John McNally, tennis player

References

1. "Chris Hilberg - Mayor". The City of Madeira, OH. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Madeira, Ohio
4. "QuickFacts Madeira city, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. Clarke, S. J. (1912). Cincinnati, the Queen City, 1788-1912, Volume 2. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 531. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
7. Madiera Historical Society: History 1787-1939. Accessed July 2020.
8. City of Madeira: History of the Police Department, accessed July 2020.
9. Madiera Historical Society: History 1940-present. Accessed July 2020.
10. Douglas McMillan (November 16, 2007). "Best Places to Raise Your Kids, 2007". Business Week. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007. Retrieved January 30, 2008.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
12. "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
13. "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
14. "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
15. "Madeira city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
16. "Madeira city, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 6, 2013.

External links

• City website
• Madeira City Schools