Hebron (/ˈhiːbrən/) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Boone County, Kentucky, United States.[2] It is named after Hebron Lutheran Church.
Hebron, Kentucky | |
|---|---|
Census-designated place (CDP) | |
 Area around Hebron, Kentucky | |
 Location within Boone County and the state of Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 39°03′45″N 84°42′35″W / 39.06250°N 84.70972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.43 sq mi (16.65 km2) |
| • Land | 6.42 sq mi (16.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,195 |
| • Density | 965.1/sq mi (372.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 41048 |
| Area code | (859) |
| FIPS code | 21-35542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629628[2] |
As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 6,195. The wider Hebron area is home to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which serves Cincinnati and the Tri-State (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana) area.
Hebron is the site of several corporate centers of operation and distribution, including Amazon, Wayfair, and DHL.
History
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Previously known as Briar Thicket and possibly Hecla, the community post office established in 1858 was named for the local Hebron Lutheran Church.[3]
Geography
editHebron is located in northern Boone County, on the western edge of the Cincinnati–Covington suburbs. Interstate 275 forms the northern edge of the CDP, with the CDP of Francisville to the north. The center of Hebron is the area around the intersection of Kentucky Route 20 and Kentucky Route 237, located 3 miles (5 km) west of the entrance to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Downtown Cincinnati is 16 miles (26 km) to the east of Hebron by I-275 and I-75/71.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hebron has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.7 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.18%, is water.[4]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10,066 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,929 | −41.1% | |
| 2020 | 6,195 | 4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
2020 census
editAs of the 2020 census, Hebron had a population of 6,195. The median age was 32.8 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 7.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.4 males age 18 and over.[6][7]
97.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 2.1% lived in rural areas.[8]
There were 2,015 households in Hebron, of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 57.6% were married-couple households, 13.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 2,071 housing units, of which 2.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%.[6]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,224 | 84.3% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 138 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 475 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 329 | 5.3% |
2010 census
editHebron became a Census Designated Place with the 2010 Census.
2000 census
editBefore that designation change, Hebron was a CCD (Census County Division) in the 2000 census and earlier, and the boundaries were different.
Media
editHebron is served by one daily newspaper, The Kentucky Enquirer (an edition of The Cincinnati Enquirer), and by one weekly newspaper, The Boone County Recorder. Hebron is also served by twelve television stations and many radio stations as part of the Greater Cincinnati media market.
In popular culture
editCorporate centers
editHebron is home to a number of centers of corporate operations and distribution including:
- Amazon.com regional fulfillment center (4 of 15 nationwide)
- Wayfair fulfillment center
- DHL eCommerce distribution center[10]
- Anderson Manufacturing, a manufacturer of rifles, parts and accessories[11]
- Verst Logistics, a contract packaging, sleeving, and transportation management facility that hosted a visit by President Donald Trump in March 2026.[12]
Transportation
editAir
editHebron is served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (IATA: CVG, ICAO: KCVG, FAA LID: CVG), which is a hub for DHL Aviation as well as a focus city for Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.
Various articles of the Cincinnati Enquirer describe the airport as being in Hebron.[13] However, the airport is in an unincorporated area of the county.[14][15] While the airport terminal uses a Hebron postal address, it is outside of Hebron's limits as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.[16][14]
Highways
editHebron is served by one major interstate highway. Interstate 275 is an outer-belt highway through Northern Kentucky.
It is also served by numerous state highways: Kentucky Route 237 (North Bend Road), Kentucky Route 20 (Petersburg Road), and formerly Kentucky Route 3168 (Limaburg Road).
ARTIMIS is Greater Cincinnati's interstate information service. Current highway conditions are available 24/7 locally by dialing 511. For out-of-town drivers or "511"-disabled phone systems, one can call 513-333-3333.
In 2010, work on the KY 237 bridge over I-275 finished, with additional sidewalk and storm drain work.
Bus service
editHebron is served by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) which serves Northern Kentucky and operates bus links in Cincinnati at Metro's main Government Square hub.
Historic places
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The following have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Notable people
edit- Geoff Davis, U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 4th congressional district
- Jason Johnson, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Max Montoya, former NFL guard for Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders
- Pat O'Brien, lead guitarist for American death metal band, Cannibal Corpse
Schools
editPublic schools are part of Boone County Schools.[22]
- Conner High School
- Conner Middle School
- Goodridge Elementary School
- North Pointe Elementary School
- Thornwilde Elementary School
References
edit- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hebron, Kentucky
- ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. pp. 135–136. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hebron CDP, Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Film Commission. "Shot Here". Archived from the original on October 23, 2006. Retrieved July 25, 2007.
- ↑ "Northern Kentucky is a logistics powerhouse - Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News". Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Gunmaker marketed Dayton shooter's weapon as 'orchestra of metal and hellfire'". NBC News.
- ↑ "Trump visits Kentucky, criticizes Massie and Paul, endorses Gallrein". WKYT. March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ↑ DeLetter, Emily (October 19, 2022). "CVG to announce new domestic airline coming to airport". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
The airport in Hebron[...]
- 1 2 "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Boone County, KY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 6 (PDF p. 7/15). Retrieved August 8, 2023.
Cincinnati/northern Kentucky International Arprt
- ↑ "Travel slows at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport". Cincinnati Enquirer. March 18, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Contact". Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
Terminal Location: 3087 Terminal Drive, Hebron, KY 41048 [...] Office Location: 77 Comair Blvd, Erlanger, KY 41018
- ↑ "Allie Corn House (Boone County, Ky.)". omekas.bcplhistory.org. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Cave Johnson House (North Bend, Ky.)". omekas.bcplhistory.org. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "National Park Service NPGallery Digital Asset Management System: Crisler--Crisler Mounds Site". National Park Service NPGallery Digital Asset Management System. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Hebron Deposit Bank (Hebron, Ky.)". omekas.bcplhistory.org. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Reverand[sic] Robert E. Kirtley House (Hebron, Ky.)". omekas.bcplhistory.org. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Boone County, KY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023. - District text list - See also: Map of the Hebron CDP