Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati: The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in southwestern Ohio. Cincinnati is known for its chili, its baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds, and its many attractions, such as the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and the Museum of Art.

About

Cincinnati is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 296,943 and a population density of 1,451 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 304,548 inhabitants.

The city was created 236 years ago in 1787.

Cincinnati is a city located in southwest Ohio along the Ohio River. With over 300,000 residents, it's Ohio's third largest city.

Nicknamed "Porkopolis" for its meatpacking history, Cincinnati played an important role in early American industry and trade. Today it's known for arts, culture, sports teams, and an up-and-coming food scene.

Top Attractions and Activities

Findlay Market

Ohio's oldest public market features over 100 vendors selling produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and specialty foods. The lively atmosphere draws big crowds.

Cincinnati Zoo

See over 500 animal species at this second oldest zoo in the U.S. The zoo's exhibits include gorillas, polar bears, giraffes and rare white lions.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

This museum documents the history of the Underground Railroad through interactive exhibits and powerful personal stories.

Great American Ball Park

Catch a Cincinnati Reds baseball game at this lively stadium by the Ohio River. Public tours are available on non-game days.

Cincinnati Museum Center

Housed in an Art Deco train station, this museum offers exhibits on regional history, science and children's learning. The on-site Omnimax theater is popular.

Planning Your Visit

Spring, summer and fall bring pleasant weather for exploring Cincinnati. Winters are cold.

Downtown has many hotel options from chains to boutique inns. Cincinnati is easy to navigate by car, bus or via the Streetcar.

Cincinnati locator map
Location of Cincinnati on Ohio map.

Quick Facts about Cincinnati

Population : 304,548 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Ohio (United States)
County : Hamilton County
Phone Area Codes : 513
Area : 204.59 km2
Official name : Cincinnati
Named for : Society of the Cincinnati
Altitude : 482 feet / 147 meters
Capital city : Cincinnati is capital of Hamilton County
Establishment : January 01, 1788 (236 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00
Local time : 23:17:14 (18th March 2024)
Postal code : 45202
Density : 1,489 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.5% (2010-2020)
Cincinnati Skyline from Devou Park image
Cincinnati Skyline from Devou Park
Cincinnati Skyline from Devou Park image

Geography

Cincinnati is located at 39°7'38"N 84°30'52"W (39.1271100, -84.5143900).

Cincinnati map

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Demographics

The population of Cincinnati increased by 2.5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1800 850 - register office
1810 2,540 66.54% register office
1820 9,642 73.66% register office
1830 24,831 61.17% register office
1840 46,338 46.41% register office
1850 115,435 59.86% register office
1860 161,044 28.32% register office
1870 216,239 25.52% register office
1880 255,139 15.25% register office
1890 296,908 14.07% register office
1900 325,902 8.9% register office
1910 363,591 10.37% register office
1920 401,247 9.38% register office
1930 451,160 11.06% register office
1940 455,610 0.98% register office
1950 503,998 9.6% register office
1960 502,550 -0.29% register office
1970 452,525 -11.05% register office
1980 385,460 -17.4% register office
1990 364,040 -5.88% register office
2000 331,285 -9.89% register office
2010 296,943 -11.57% census
2011 296,187 -0.26% estimation process
2012 296,900 0.24% estimation process
2013 297,905 0.34% estimation process
2014 298,626 0.24% estimation process
2015 299,439 0.27% estimation process
2016 299,748 0.1% estimation process
2017 301,587 0.61% estimation process
2018 302,277 0.23% estimation process
2019 303,940 0.55% estimation process
2020 304,548 0.2% estimation process

Cincinnati zip code is 45202. County name: Hamilton, County fips: 39061

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Best Things to Do in Cincinnati

1 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Rating: 4.6 (20614)

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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

2 Findlay Market

Rating: 4.7 (8363)

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Findlay Market

3 Coney Island Park

Rating: 4.5 (6239)

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Coney Island Park

4 Cincinnati Museum Center

Rating: 4.6 (5364)

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Cincinnati Museum Center

5 Washington Park

Rating: 4.7 (4906)

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Washington Park

Where ot Eat in Cincinnati

1 Yard House

Rating: 4.3 (3922)

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Yard House

2 Toppers Pizza

Rating: 4 (744)

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Toppers Pizza

3 Symphony Hotel & Restaurant

Rating: 4.6 (362)

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Symphony Hotel & Restaurant

4 Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant

Rating: 4.5 (284)

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Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant

5 Cincinnati Dinner Train

Rating: 4.6 (184)

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Cincinnati Dinner Train

Where to Stay in Cincinnati

1 Hyatt Regency Cincinnati

Rating: 4.3 (2387)

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Hyatt Regency Cincinnati

2 Clarion Hotel - Cincinnati North

Rating: 3.6 (994)

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Clarion Hotel - Cincinnati North

3 Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps

Rating: 4.6 (799)

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Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps

4 Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash

Rating: 4 (769)

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Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash

5 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown

Rating: 4.3 (738)

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown

Other Places in Cincinnati

1 Sharonville Community Center

Rating: 4.6 (42)

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Sharonville Community Center

2 Cincinnati City Hall

Rating: 3.5 (32)

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Cincinnati City Hall

3 Westwood Town Hall

Rating: 4.4 (14)

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Westwood Town Hall

4 Springfield Township Administration and Fire Department

Rating: 4.4 (9)

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Springfield Township Administration and Fire Department

5 Norwood City Council

Rating: 2.3 (6)

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Norwood City Council

6 Newtown Police Department

Rating: 3 (4)

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7 Cincinnati City Manager's Office

Rating: 3 (2)

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Cincinnati City Manager's Office

8 Forest Park Town Hall

Rating: 3 (2)

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9 Deer Park City Hall

Rating: 4 (1)

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Deer Park City Hall

10 Arlington Heights Town Hall

Rating: 4 (1)

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People born in Cincinnati (200)

People born in Cincinnati, including German-Jazz- and Schlager singer, Journalist and actor Bill Ramsey, actress, singer, and animal rights activist Doris Day, actor Wolfgang Zilzer, .

List

  • Jeffrey Carney (former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist convicted of spying) he was born in 25/09/1963
  • Jon Moxley (American professional wrestler) he was born in 07/12/1985
  • Hermann, Freiherr von Soden (German Biblical scholar) he was born in 16/08/1852
  • Tom Rapoport (German biologist) he was born in 17/06/1947
  • Curt Fraser (American ice hockey player, head coach) he was born in 12/01/1958
  • Steve Austria (American politician) he was born in 12/10/1958
  • DeHart Hubbard (American long jumper) he was born in 25/11/1903
  • Joseph DeCamp (American artist (1858-1923)) he was born in 05/11/1858
  • Charles Elwood Brown (American politician (1834-1904)) he was born in 04/07/1834
  • Bill Talbert (US tennis player) he was born in 04/09/1918
  • Robert Middleton (American actor (1911-1977)) he was born in 13/05/1911
  • Harold G. Mosier (American politician (1889-1971)) he was born in 24/07/1889
  • Thomas Kuhn (American historian, physicist and philosopher) he was born in 18/07/1922
  • Bridget Sloan (American gymnast, Olympic silver medalist, world champion) she was born in 23/06/1992
  • Ted Turner (American media mogul, entrepreneur, and philanthropist) he was born in 19/11/1938
  • Jacob H. Bromwell (American politician (1848-1924)) he was born in 11/05/1848
  • Herman P. Goebel (American politician (1853-1930)) he was born in 05/04/1853
  • Patricia Wettig (American actress) she was born in 04/12/1951

Schools in Cincinnati

College & universities near Cincinnati, OH

Code Name City ZIP
201885 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati (OH) 45221-0063
201821 The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati (OH) 45219-2989
206279 Union Institute & University Cincinnati (OH) 45206-1925
201061 Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati (OH) 45202-1706
202912 Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Cincinnati (OH) 45220-2489

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Cincinnati, OH

Code Name Address Type
CIG Cincinnati, OH 1005 Gilbert Avenue BUS
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL
COI Connersville station 1012 Eastern Avenue RAIL
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL

Post offices near Cincinnati

Post Office Name City ZIP
Corryvill Post Office Cincinnati (OH) 45219
Avondal Post Office Cincinnati (OH) 45229
Burnet Wood Post Office Cincinnati (OH) 45220
Cincinna Post Office Cincinnati (OH) 45234
Main Office Finance Station Cincinna Post Office Cincinnati (OH) 45234

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in Hamilton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , OH. (more)

City Name Population Title
Delhi 29,764 Township in Hamilton County, Ohio
Riverside 25,169 City in Ohio
Norwood 19,696 City in Ohio
Forest Park 18,534 City in United States of America
Finneytown 12,741 Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
Blue Ash 12,492 City in Ohio
Sharonville 11,210 City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Springdale 11,201 City in Ohio, USA
Montgomery 10,888 City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Dent 10,497 Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
Reading 10,204 City in Ohio, United States
Madeira 9,284 City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
North College Hill 9,246 City in United States of America
Wyoming 8,550 City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Cheviot 8,180 City in United States of America
Northgate 7,377 Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Distance to Other Cities

Cincinnati distances to largest Ohio cities

Map & Images (more maps)

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