Wyoming, Ohio

Wyoming is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, in the far southwest corner of the state. It is a suburb of Cincinnati. The population was 8,428 at the 2010 census.[7]

Not to be confused with Wyoming.
Wyoming, Ohio
City
Streetside in Wyoming
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio
Coordinates: 39°13′43″N 84°28′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHamilton
Established1861
Government
 • MayorThaddeus Hoffmeister[1]
Area
 • Total2.89 sq mi (7.48 km2)
 • Land2.89 sq mi (7.48 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population
 • Total8,428
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
8,562
 • Density2,966.74/sq mi (1,145.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
45215, 45231
Area code(s)513
FIPS code39-86730[6]
GNIS feature ID1049349[3]
Websitewww.wyomingohio.gov

History

Among the earliest European-American settlers in what is now Wyoming was the Pendery family, who arrived in 1805.[8] Wyoming was named after Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, where some settlers had come from.[9]

Geography

Wyoming is located at 39°13′43″N 84°28′28″W (39.228609, −84.474391).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.87 square miles (7.43 km2), all land.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880840—
18901,45473.1%
19001,450−0.3%
19101,89330.6%
19202,32322.7%
19303,76762.2%
19404,46618.6%
19505,58225.0%
19607,73638.6%
19709,08917.5%
19808,282−8.9%
19908,128−1.9%
20008,2611.6%
20108,4282.0%
Est. 20198,562[5]1.6%
Sources:[6][12][13][14][15]

2010 census

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 8,428 people, 3,105 households, and 2,385 families living in the city. The population density was 2,936.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,133.8/km2). There were 3,272 housing units at an average density of 1,140.1 per square mile (440.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.6% White, 11.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 3,105 households of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 8,261 people, 3,047 households, and 2,404 families living in the city. The population density was 2,865.9 people per square mile (1,107.5/km2). There were 3,172 housing units at an average density of 1,100.4 per square mile (425.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.53% White, 9.54% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 3,047 households out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population is age-diverse with 30.6% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $88,241, and the median income for a family was $103,089. Males had a median income of $71,851 versus $40,601 for females. The per capita income for the city was $38,180. About 0.7% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Wyoming has a renowned education program: the Wyoming City School District was ranked first in the state of Ohio on the 2004–2005 State Report Card, with an index score of 108.2. This includes Wyoming High School, a top-ranked public high school. There are three elementary schools (Vermont, Hilltop, and Elm), one middle school, and one high school.

Wyoming is served by a branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.[16]

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See also

References
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  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
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