Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati: The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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 238 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.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1271,-84.5144 |
| Named for | Society of the Cincinnati |
| Altitude | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital city | Cincinnati is capital of Hamilton County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1788 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:37:56 (4th May 2026) |
| Postal code | 45202 |
| Density | 1,489 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Cincinnati is located at 39°7'38"N 84°30'52"W (39.1271100, -84.5143900).
Cincinnati map
Weather
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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 |
Best Things to Do in Cincinnati
1Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States View details
Phone: +15132814700 | Website available
2Findlay Market
1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States View details
Phone: +15136654839 | Website available
3Coney Island Park
6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230, United States View details
Phone: +15132328230 | Website available
4Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203, United States View details
Phone: +15132877000 | Website available
5Washington Park
1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States View details
Phone: +15136214400 | Website available
Where to Eat in Cincinnati
1Yard House
95 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States View details
Phone: +15133814071 | Website available
2Toppers Pizza
345 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, United States View details
Phone: +15134759999 | Website available
3Symphony Hotel & Restaurant
210 W 14th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States View details
Phone: +15137213353 | Website available
4Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant
11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45252, United States View details
Phone: +15133859309 | Website available
5Cincinnati Dinner Train
2172 E Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237, United States View details
Phone: +15137917245 | Website available
Where to Stay in Cincinnati
1Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States View details
Phone: +15135791234 | Website available
2Clarion Hotel - Cincinnati North
3855 Hauck Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241, United States View details
Phone: +15135638330 | Website available
3Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps
506 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States View details
Phone: +15136511234 | Website available
4Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash
11435 Reed Hartman Hwy, Cincinnati, OH 45241, United States View details
Phone: +15134893666 | Website available
5SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown
610 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States View details
Phone: +15133818300 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Cincinnati
1Sharonville Community Center
10990 Thornview Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241, United States View details
Phone: +15135632895 | Website available
2Cincinnati City Hall
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 View details
Phone: +15135916000 | Website available
3Westwood Town Hall
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 View details
Phone: +15136626100 | Website available
4Springfield Township Administration and Fire Department
9150 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 View details
Phone: +15135221410 | Website available
5Norwood City Council
4645 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 View details
Phone: +15134584594 | Website available
6Newtown Police Department
3536 Church St, Cincinnati, OH 45244 View details
Phone: +15135617697 | Website available
7Cincinnati City Manager's Office
801 Plum St #152, Cincinnati, OH 45202 View details
Phone: +15133523243 | Website available
8Forest Park Town Hall
1201 W Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240 View details
Phone: +15135955200
9Deer Park City Hall
7777 Blue Ash Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236 View details
Phone: +15137948860 | Website available
10Arlington Heights Town Hall
601 Elliott Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215 View details
Phone: +15138212076
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cincinnati, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
| 202903 | Gods Bible School and College | Cincinnati (OH) | 45202-6838 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cincinnati, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (2)
- Cincinnati, Illinois township in Tazewell County, Illinois with a population of 8,830 people.
- Cincinnati, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 345 people.
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
- Columbus
- Cleveland
- Toledo
- Akron
- Dayton
- Parma
- Lorain
- Youngstown
- West Chester
- Hamilton
- Colerain
- Springfield
- Kettering
- Dublin
- Lakewood
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Beavercreek
- Mentor