West End, Cincinnati
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ZIP code 45214 |
West End is one of the 52
History
The historic West End was largely razed in the 1950s and 60s which led to a large drop in population from 67,520 in 1950 to 17,068 in 1970. This razing was done as part of a series of urban renewal projects and the construction of Interstate 75, its interchange with Interstate 71 and the construction of the 6th St Expressway for U.S. Route 50.[2]
The largest of these urban renewal projects was the Kenyon-Barr Renewal Plan. This plan formed the industrial neighborhood
The West End is the location of City West, the largest housing development project in Cincinnati since World War II.[4] The project transformed the once low-income area into a mixed-income development. In 1999 many of the old buildings were leveled to make way for townhomes.[4]
Controversy erupted in 2005 when plans were announced to open a $15-million "one-stop" social services facility at 800 Bank Street.
Historic sites
West End is home to multiple historic buildings and districts listed on the National Register. These include Laurel Homes, Dayton Street Historic District, Betts–Longworth Historic District, and Betts House.
Geography
West End is located northwest of downtown, east of Queensgate, west of Over-the-Rhine, and southeast of Fairview.[citation needed]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% | ||
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1840 | 9,390 | — | ||
1850 | 24,050 | +156.1% | ||
1860 | 43,710 | +81.7% | ||
1870 | 73,518 | +68.2% | ||
1880 | 80,897 | +10.0% | ||
1890 | 84,374 | +4.3% | ||
1900 | 91,625 | +8.6% | ||
1910 | 84,325 | −8.0% | ||
1920 | 76,100 | −9.8% | ||
1930 | 67,233 | −11.7% | ||
1940 | 62,363 | −7.2% | ||
1950 | 67,520 | +8.3% | ||
1960 | 41,949 | −37.9% | ||
1970 | 17,068 | −59.3% | ||
1980 | 12,886 | −24.5% | ||
1990 | 11,370 | −11.8% | ||
2000 | 8,115 | −28.6% | ||
2010 | 6,627 | −18.3% | ||
2020 | 6,824 | +3.0% | ||
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Wards were utilized from 1840-1890 which have slightly different boundaries from census tracts utilized from 1900-40.[7] [8] [9] |
As of the census of 2020, there were 6,824 people living in the neighborhood. There were 3,941 housing units. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 14.7%
There were 3,512 households, out of which 35.8% were families. About 54.3% of all households were made up of individuals.[1]
40.2% of the neighborhood's population were under the age of 18, 51.4% were 18 to 64, and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. 43.3% of the population were male and 56.7% were female.[1]
According to the U.S. Census
Attractions
TQL Stadium, the home stadium of Major League Soccer team FC Cincinnati, is located in the neighborhood.[10]
Infrastructure
The West End is served by a branch of the
References
- ^ a b c d e "West End 2020 Statistical Neighborhood Approximation" (PDF). City of Cincinnati. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ISBN 0-471-14425-8. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ISBN 0-8014-2215-9. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ a b Demeropolis, Tom (April 25, 2008). "City West project recreates West End". Business Courier of Cincinnati. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
- ^ a b "Court decision go-ahead for Cincinnati's CityLink". Business Courier of Cincinnati. March 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
- ^ a b c d Carter-Novotni, Stephen (2005-12-21). "CityLink Divides West End". Cincinnati CityBeat. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
- ^ Quinn, James; Eubank, Earle; Elliott, Lois (1947). Population changes--Cincinnati, Ohio, and adjacent areas 1900- 1940. Bureau of Business Research, the Ohio State Univ. in co-operation with the City of Cincinnati, and the Dept. of Sociology.
- ^ Enquirer, Cincinnati. "A neighborhood comparison: Population (2020)". The Enquirer. USA Today. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Census, US. "Population Publications (1790-2020)". US Census. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Knight, Cameron (May 16, 2018). "Team, neighbors agree to benefit pact, then City Council gives its approval". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ "West End Branch". Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
Further reading
Harshaw, J. W. (2009). Cincinnati's West End: Through our eyes. United States: CreateSpace.[1]
Singer, A. J. (2005). Stepping out in Cincinnati: Queen City Entertainment 1900-1960. Mount Pleasant, SC: Arcadia Publishing.[2]
External links
- Comprehensive West End Revitalization Plan
- Official CityLink site
- Ezzard Charles Drive, the Making of a Parkway [1]
- Master Plan for Redevelopment of the Kenyon-Barr Urban Renewal Area, 1959
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- ISBN 978-1456306021.
- ISBN 0738534323.