California, Cincinnati

CountryUnited StatesStateOhioCityCincinnatiPopulation • Total944ZIP code

California, Cincinnati is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. 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

39°03′55″N 84°25′24″W / 39.06528°N 84.42333°W / 39.06528; -84.42333