California, Cincinnati

For other uses, see California (disambiguation).

California
Neighborhood of Cincinnati
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California (red) within Cincinnati
Country	United States
State	Ohio
City	Cincinnati
Population  (2020)
• Total	944
ZIP code	45230

St. Jerome Church in California, Cincinnati

California, Cincinnati is a neighborhood in the city of Cincinnati. Located at the confluence of the Little Miami River and Ohio River, it is the southeastern-most neighborhood in the city. California borders the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Mt. Washington and the East End, as well as Anderson Township. The population was 944 at the 2020 census. ^[1]

History

The community was named after the state of California. ^[2] California was annexed by the city of Cincinnati in 1909. ^[3]

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, there were 944 people living in the neighborhood. There were 452 housing units. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 89.6% White, 2.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from some other race, and 6.9% from two or more races. 2.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. ^[1]

There were 323 households, out of which 63.8% were families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals. ^[1]

15.1% of the neighborhood's population were under the age of 18, 68.7% were 18 to 64, and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. 41.4% of the population was male and 58.6% was female. ^[1]

According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the neighborhood was $112,875. About 0.0% of family households were living below the poverty line. About 48.6% had a bachelor's degree or higher. ^[1]

Landmarks

California has earned the nickname "Cincinnati's Playland" because of its many recreation destinations.^{[ citation needed ]} These include:

• Coney Island
• Riverbend Music Center
• Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center
• California Woods nature preserve

Notable person

• Brice Disque, business executive and soldier

References

1. "California 2020 Statistical Neighborhood Approximation" (PDF). City of Cincinnati. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
2. "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
3. Federal Writers' Project (1943). Cincinnati, a Guide to the Queen City and Its Neighbors. p. 246. ISBN   9781623760519 . Retrieved 2013-05-04.

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