(Another town formerly named Fairfield, Ohio located northeast of Dayton and was merged with neighboring Osborn in 1950.)
Fairfield is a city in Butler and Hamilton counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, near Cincinnati. Fairfield was incorporated in 1955. The population was 42,097 at the 2000 census. The current Mayor of Fairfield is Ron D'Epifanio[3].
On December 28, 1994, the city withdrew from Fairfield Township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.1 square miles (54.6 km²), of which, 21.0 square miles (54.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.43%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical populations |
| Census |
Pop. |
|
%± |
| 1960 |
9,734 |
|
—
|
| 1970 |
14,680 |
|
50.8% |
| 1980 |
30,707 |
|
109.2% |
| 1990 |
39,709 |
|
29.3% |
| 2000 |
42,097 |
|
6.0% |
| Est. 2006 |
42,248 |
|
0.4% |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 42,097 people, 16,960 households, and 11,363 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,005.5 people per square mile (774.4/km²). There were 17,789 housing units at an average density of 847.5/sq mi (327.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.86% White, 6.07% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 2.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,960 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 45 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,316, and the median income for a family was $61,323. Males had a median income of $42,234 versus $29,842 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,556. About 2.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
Timeline
An evolution of Fairfield:[4]
1877 — The Groh family settles in what would become the city of Fairfield. Patriarch Fred Groh purchased 50 acres (200,000 m2) in Fairfield Twp.
1953 — On Aug. 6, 1953, the Hamilton Journal and Daily News reported a master plan to annex half of Fairfield Twp., taking half the schools and the township’s major industries.
1954 — In April, voters said ‘no’ to incorporating the entire township 1,219 to 831. On July 10, township residents said ‘yes’ to incorporating 738 for to 216 against.
1955 — Attempts to detach the village and annex into Hamilton continued. The council pursued to annex a 10-square-mile (26 km2) area known as Stockton. Results of a special census was announced on Sept. 20 there were 6,202 residents.
1965 — The third, and current, Fairfield Municipal Building was dedicated. Residents could visit the government building, which is at the corner of Wessel Road and Pleasant Avenue, could take tours.
1972 — The 11th annual Homearama is held in Fairfield, the first one outside Hamilton County. Homearama’s annual showcase returned two more times in Fairfield.
1974 — Jim Boniminio purchases land at 5440 Dixie Highway and after a reluctant planning commission approves his request to open a permanent fruit and vegetable market on the industrial zoned land. Today there are 50,000 weekly shoppers and has annual sales of nearly $100 million.
1979 — The Fairfield Golf team wins a state championship, the first team or individual state title for the school.
1985 — Don Bennett becomes the city’s first full-time fire chief.
1989 — Forest Fair Mall opens with three anchors and 37 specialty stores. The $200 million mall with 1,700,000 square feet (158,000 m2) straddles the Fairfield and Forest Park border. Redevelopment of the mall in 2004 leads to renaming the mall Cincinnati Mills.
1991 - The Fairfield High School Baseball team is named USA Today National Champions
2001 — In September, Village Green Park debuted. It was developed to give Fairfield a downtown.
2005 — In May, the Community Arts Center debuted, completing the city’s “crown jewel.” The Community Arts Center serves as a “bookend” to the Fairfield Lane Library, which opened at with Village Green.
Attractions
See also
Fairfield High School (Fairfield, Ohio)
References
Further reading
- Bert S. Barlow, W.H. Todhunter, Stephen D. Cone, Joseph J. Pater, and Frederick Schneider, eds. Centennial History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: B.F. Bowen, 1905.
- Jim Blount. The 1900s: 100 Years In the History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: Past Present Press, 2000.
- Butler County Engineer's Office. Butler County Official Transportation Map, 2003. Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio: The Office, 2003.
- A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers. Cincinnati, Ohio: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882. [2]
- Ohio. Secretary of State. The Ohio municipal and township roster, 2002-2003. Columbus, Ohio: The Secretary, 2003.
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