 About Cincinnati
Nestled among the hills of the Ohio River Valley, the City of Cincinnati has the personality and charm of an Old World city, complemented by the stature of a world class business center. With a generous share of Fortune 500 companies and a diverse roster of solid small, mid-sized, and larger businesses in its boundaries, Cincinnati offers virtually everything needed for business success. That includes the resources so vital to a globally aware community, solid and comfortable neighborhoods, strong families, and well-rounded individuals. Look here for details about those resources and how to access them.
Cincinnati History
Cincinnati was first called Ft. Washington in honor of George Washington. In 1788, it was named Losantiville but this title did not last long. By 1802, the area's final name, Cincinnati, was given in honor of the Society of the Cincinnati by General Arthur St. Clair, governor of the Northwest Territory.
Cincinnati Demographics
As of the census of 2000, the population of Cincinnati was 331,285. Of this, 53% were white, 43% African-American with the remainder of the population represented by various other races. In 2000, the city had 165,945 total housing units. Renters occupied 90,336 (54.4%) of these units and 57,655 (34.7%) were owner occupied.
The median income for a household in Cincinnati was $29,493, and the per capita income was $19,962. Males had a median income of $52,743 versus $35,060 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,801.
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