Glendale, Ohio


Glendale is a village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,155 at the 2010 census. It is a northern suburb of Cincinnati, and is the site of the Glendale Historic District.

Geography

Glendale is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of, all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,155 people, 969 households, and 628 families living in the village. The population density was. There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the village was 81.4% White, 15.4% African American, 1.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 969 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the village was 49.6 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Culture

Glendale's symbol is the black squirrel. Twenty-five statues of squirrels in varying attire have been placed by certain buildings in the style of downtown Cincinnati's Big Pig Gig.

Government

Glendale operates its own wastewater treatment plant and water plant. The public works foreman is Tom Alderfer. Glendale Fire Chief Kevin Hardwick leads a 35-man all-volunteer fire department. In all departments, there are a total of 21 full-time employees.
Elected officials representing Glendale are Steve Chabot, U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District; Bill Seitz, Ohio Senate, 8th District; and , Ohio House of Representatives, 28th District.

Education

Glendale is served by Princeton City Schools, a consolidated school district also serving the communities of Evendale, Lincoln Heights, Sharonville, Springdale and Woodlawn. Glendale public students attending Glendale Elementary, Princeton Middle School, and Princeton High School. Private schools in Glendale are Bethany School and St. Gabriel.

Notable people