Springboro, Ohio

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'''Springboro''' is an affluent city in Warren and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It had a population of 19,062 at the 2020 census. Springboro is a suburb located between Cincinnati and Dayton and is part of the Miami Valley, lying at the center of Greater Cincinnati and Metro Dayton. Most of Springboro is served by the Springboro Community City School District, which oversees the city's public high school, Springboro High School. Springboro High School is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the United States for both boys and girls tennis.

==History== Settled as early as 1796, Springboro was founded in 1815 by Jonathan Wright as "Springborough." Jonathan Wright's father, Joel, was a surveyor who plotted Columbus, Dayton, and Louisville, Kentucky. Springboro was predominantly Quaker during its early years. By the 1830s, two mills and a woolen factory in Springboro had been built up on the abundant springs for which the town was named.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dt48AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA425 | title=The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary | publisher=Scott and Wright | year=1833 | access-date=12 December 2013 | author=Kilbourn, John | pages=425}}</ref>

As a stop on the Underground Railroad, Springboro played a role by providing hiding places for escaping slaves.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ygsDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA39 | title=Railroad Ties | publisher=Cincinnati magazine | author=Lovelace, Janice | date=May 2004 | pages=39}}</ref> On October 17, 1999, Springboro was the first city to erect an Ohio Underground Railroad Historic Marker. The dedication was part of the 4th Annual Ohio Underground Railroad Summit.

Beginning in the late 1990s, Springboro experienced population and economic growth due to its position between the Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan areas. Growth in Springboro led to a new highway exit being created at I-75 & Austin Boulevard and the construction of three new schools by the SCCSD in the 2000s. The mayor of Springboro is John H. Agenbroad, who was reelected in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Springboro attracting firms from neighboring cities|url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/business/springboro-attracting-firms-from-neighboring-cities/56d3xPK3NroQFGQCuyNoEN/|last=Lawrence Budd|first=Staff Writer|website=daytondailynews|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> The vast majority of new development occurred to the east of SR-741 (Main Street).

==Geography== Springboro is part of Clearcreek, Turtlecreek, and Franklin townships in Warren County, and Miami Township in Montgomery County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|9.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2013-01-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population |1850= 454 |1860= 512 |1870= 477 |1880= 553 |1890= 413 |1900= 433 |1910= 355 |1920= 341 |1930= 366 |1940= 466 |1950= 516 |1960= 917 |1970= 2799 |1980= 4962 |1990= 6590 |2000= 12380 |2010= 17409 |2020= 19062 |estyear=2021 |estimate=19263 |estref= |footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name=Census1870>{{cite web|title=Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1870a-08.pdf|work=Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Ninth Census|date=1870|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Census1880>{{cite web|title=Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1880a_v1-11.pdf|date=1880|work=Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Census1910>{{cite web|title=Population: Ohio|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/36894832v3ch3.pdf|work=1910 U.S. Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Census1930>{{cite web|title=Population: Ohio|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch08.pdf|work=1930 US Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf|date=1960|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/springborocityohio,US/PST045221|title=Springboro city, Ohio|website=census.gov|accessdate=July 6, 2022}}</ref> | align = right | align-fn = center }}

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the median household income for the city in 2010 was $104,803, and the median family income was $105,681.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Springboro Population & Demographics, Median Income - Point2 Homes|url=https://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/OH/Springboro-Demographics.html|website=www.point2homes.com|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> In 2012, the median household income rose to $116,012.

As of the 2020 census, Springboro had a population of 19,062, and the median age was 39.1 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.2 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A74076&in=state%3A39|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 2, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

99.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.6% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A74076&in=state%3A39|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=February 2, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

There were 6,865 households in Springboro, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 66.0% were married-couple households, 10.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

There were 7,101 housing units, of which 3.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.1%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A74076&in=state%3A39|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 2, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Number !! Percent |- | White || 16,503 || 86.6% |- | Black or African American || 529 || 2.8% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 26 || 0.1% |- | Asian || 748 || 3.9% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 2 || 0.0% |- | Some other race || 169 || 0.9% |- | Two or more races || 1,085 || 5.7% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 521 || 2.7% |}

===2010 census=== As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 17,442 people, 5,996 households, and 4,871 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1859.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 6,263 housing units at an average density of {{convert|669.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 2.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 5,996 households, of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.8% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

===2000 census=== As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 12,380 people, 4,261 households, and 3,600 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,405.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,423 housing units at an average density of {{convert|502.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.00% White, 0.99% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.60% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 4,261 households, of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.18.

The city's population included 32.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

==Arts and culture== thumb|Wright "B" Flyer Museum

The city is home to the 1911 Wright B Flyer Museum, as well as the La Comedia Dinner Theatre. The Springboro Public Library is a branch of the Franklin-Springboro Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fspl.org | title=FSPL | publisher=Franklin-Springboro Public Library | access-date=3 March 2018}}</ref> The Springboro Community Theatre<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.borotheatre.org/ | title=SCT | publisher=Springboro Community Theatre.| access-date=27 April 2026}}</ref> resides in Springboro, providing opportunities for all ages to act.

==Parks and recreation== Golf courses include Heatherwoode Golf Course, a public, city-operated golf course opened in 1991,<ref>http://www.golfheatherwoode.com/</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ci.springboro.oh.us/parks.html |title=Parks and Recreation - City of Springboro, Ohio, U.S.A. |access-date=2015-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219045938/http://www.ci.springboro.oh.us/parks.html |archive-date=2015-02-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and Sycamore Creek Country Club.<ref>http://www.sycamorecreekcc.org/</ref>

Parks include Clearcreek Park, Community Park, E. Milo Beck, and North Park.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cityofspringboro.com/facilities |title=Parks in Springboro |access-date=2026-04-27}}</ref>

==Education== The city is served by the Springboro Community City School District. Springboro High School is located here.

==Infrastructure== thumb|Central Avenue in Springboro

===Transportation=== Expressways serving Springboro include: *Chrysler Expressway / Interstate 75 *Ohio State Route 73 *3-C Highway/Interstate 71 *Ohio State Route 741 *Ohio State Route 73 *Interstate 675 *Ohio State Route 725

Springboro is served by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, with a single bus stop at Austin Boulevard and SR-741/Springboro Pike.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Google|url=https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=rta%20dayton|website=www.google.com|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref>

Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport serves private jets and small planes. There is a museum with a scale-replica of the original Wright-B Flyer.

===Public safety=== The Springboro Police Department employs 32 officers and five civilian staff.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patrol Division {{!}} Springboro, OH |url=https://www.cityofspringboro.com/225/Patrol-Division |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=www.cityofspringboro.com}}</ref> Approximately {{convert|11|sqmi|km2}} are patrolled with service provided to more than 17,000 residents.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}}

The Clearcreek Fire District provides fire protection for the city of Springboro and Clearcreek Township. The department employs approximately 55 firefighters. The district covers {{convert|47|sqmi|km2}}, from three stations staffed with 18 firefighters per day. The district responds to around 3,000 calls each year.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}}

==Notable people== * Jake Ballard - professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) * Tony Campana - professional baseball player in Major League Baseball *A. J. Ewing - professional baseball player in Major League Baseball<ref>{{cite web |title=A.J. Ewing Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/ewingaj01.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> *Jordan Hobbs - WNBA third round draft pick<ref>{{cite web |title=Jordan Hobbs College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jordan-hobbs-1.html |website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> *Mark Johnson - former MLB pitcher<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/johnsma05.shtml |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> * Tommy Kessler - guitarist for Blondie *Brad Lamb - former NFL wide receiver<ref>{{cite web|title=Springboro grads who played in Super Bowl to visit school Saturday|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/springboro-grads-who-played-super-bowl-visit-school-saturday/9OrrcSMGYMFtNvTV6XRJJI/|publisher=Dayton Daily News|accessdate=13 April 2017|date=6 February 2016}}</ref> * Amy Tucker - Retired coach for Stanford Cardinal Women's Basketball * Laura Vikmanis - NFL cheerleader and author

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==External links== {{Sister project links|auto=y}} * {{Official website|http://www.cityofspringboro.com}}

Category:Cities in Montgomery County, Ohio Category:Cities in Warren County, Ohio Category:Populated places established in 1796 Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1815 Category:1815 establishments in Ohio Category:Cities in Ohio