Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Census Top 10 lists
Enquirer staff and news services
Compiled from Census Bureau long form survey, released Monday. About one in six households nationwide received the long census form.Tables include only communities with populations of 2,000 or greater, unless otherwise noted. Some places listed are noted as CDP, for census-defined place. These are essentially neighborhoods within townships.
Highest poverty rates
Percent of residents identified with household incomes below the poverty level ($13,423 in 1999 for a family of four)
| Area | Percent |
| Oxford city, Ohio | 43.7% |
| Lincoln Heights village, Ohio | 29.9% |
| Newport city, Kentucky | 22.3% |
| Cincinnati city, Ohio | 21.9% |
| Bethel village, Ohio | 20.1% |
| Elmwood Place village, Ohio | 19.0% |
| Franklin township, Clermont County, Ohio | 18.5% |
| Covington city, Kentucky | 18.4% |
| New Richmond village, Ohio | 17.7% |
| Lockland village, Ohio | 17.1% |
Highest median household incomes
In 1999, in communities of at least 1,000 people
| Name | Income |
| Wetherington CDP in West Chester, Butler County, Ohio | $161,448 |
| The Village of Indian Hill city, Ohio | $158,742 |
| Five Points CDP in Clear Creek township, Warren County, Ohio | $107,925 |
| Dry Run CDP in Anderson township, Hamilton County, Ohio | $100,373 |
| Terrace Park village, Ohio | $95,530 |
| Evendale village, Ohio | $91,052 |
| Montgomery city, Ohio | $89,224 |
| Wyoming city, Ohio | $88,241 |
| Union city, Kentucky | $85,454 |
| Symmes township, Hamilton County, Ohio | $84,906 |
Most residents with graduate or professional degrees
Residents 25 years old or more
| Area | Percent |
| The Village of Indian Hill city, Ohio | 34.8% |
| Wyoming city, Ohio | 32.8% |
| Amberley village, Ohio | 31.4% |
| Oxford city, Ohio | 29.5% |
| Oxford township, Butler County, Ohio | 28.6% |
| Mariemont village, Ohio | 28.0% |
| Terrace Park village, Ohio | 26.2% |
| Montgomery city, Ohio | 25.8% |
| Evendale village, Ohio | 25.2% |
| Wetherington CDP in West Chester, Butler County, Ohio | 24.3% |
Greatest change in median incomes
adjusted for inflation
| Name | % change |
| Walton city, Kentucky | +43.9% |
| Union city, Kentucky | +41.6% |
| Hamilton township, Warren County, Ohio | +41.0% |
| Taylor Mill city, Kentucky | +38.2% |
| Glendale village, Ohio | +35.5% |
| Mack North CDP in Green Township, Hamilton County, Ohio | +34.1% |
| Lebanon city, Ohio | +33.2% |
| Liberty township, Butler County, Ohio | +33.1% |
| Kelso township, Dearborn County, Indiana | +31.2% |
| Williamsburg township, Clermont County, Ohio | +29.6% |
Most grandparents caring for young children
as percent of households in communites of at least 2,000 population
| Area | Percent of households |
| Wayne township, Butler County, Ohio | 7.7% |
| Union township, Warren County, Ohio | 5.9% |
| Reily township, Butler County, Ohio | 5.9% |
| St. Clair township, Butler County, Ohio | 5.7% |
| Milford township, Butler County, Ohio | 5.3% |
| Franklin township, Clermont County, Ohio | 5.0% |
| Day Heights CDP in Miami Township, Clermont County, Ohio | 4.9% |
| Northbrook CDP in Colerain Township, Ohio | 4.9% |
| Lincoln Heights village, Ohio | 4.8% |
| New Richmond village, Ohio | 4.7% |
Most residents divorced
Percent of adults 16 years or older
| Area | Divorce rate |
| Crescent Springs city, Kentucky | 17.4% |
| Elmwood Place village, Ohio | 16.6% |
| Newport city, Kentucky | 16.2% |
| Walton city, Kentucky | 16.1% |
| Covington city, Kentucky | 16.0% |
| Ludlow city, Kentucky | 15.4% |
| Lebanon city, Ohio | 15.2% |
| Lockland village, Ohio | 15.0% |
| Silverton city, Ohio | 14.6% |
| Middletown city, Ohio | 14.6% |
Most home owners spending 35 percent of their incomes on their homes
Communites at least 500 population
| Area | Percent |
| Grandview CDP, Ohio | 23.4% |
| Posey township, Switzerland County, Indiana | 23.3% |
| Hogan township, Dearborn County, Indiana | 22.2% |
| Lincoln Heights village, Ohio | 21.9% |
| The Village of Indian Hill city, Ohio | 21.2% |
| Fairfax village, Ohio | 20.1% |
| Newtown village, Ohio | 19.8% |
| Loveland Park CDP, Ohio | 19.7% |
| Silverton city, Ohio | 19.3% |
| New Miami village, Ohio | 19.3% |
Most new residents
Percent of residents in 2000 who were living outside the county in 1995
| Area | Percent |
| Oxford city, Ohio | 64.4% |
| Deerfield township, Warren County, Ohio | 44.3% |
| Mason city, Ohio | 42.6% |
| Union city, Kentucky | 41.6% |
| Burlington CDP, Boone County, Kentucky | 40.0% |
| Springboro city, Ohio | 37.9% |
| Florence city, Kentucky | 37.7% |
| Oakbrook CDP, Boone County, Kentucky | 35.6% |
| Hamilton township, Warren County, Ohio | 35.6% |
| Liberty township, Butler County, Ohio | 33.7% |
Most German
Percent of residents declaring German ancestry (people were allowed to declare more than one ancestry)
| Area | Percent |
| Green township, Hamilton County, Ohio | 55.1% |
| Delhi township, Hamilton County, Ohio | 53.9% |
| Fruit Hill CDP in Anderson township, Hamilton County, Ohio | 51.3% |
| Cold Spring city, Kentucky | 50.7% |
| Fort Wright city, Kentucky | 49.3% |
| Edgewood city, Kentucky | 48.9% |
| Crosby township, Hamilton County, Ohio | 48.9% |
| Miami township, Hamilton County, Ohio | 48.2% |
| White Oak CDP in Colerain township, Hamilton County, Ohio | 48.1% |
| Villa Hills city, Kentucky | 47.5% |
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