Disappointment - Cincinnati: is this really it? (Columbus, Cleveland: credit, airport)

[rrtechno]

I guess my disappointment is beginning to be the intolerance of some fine Cincinnati residents of the diversity in the entire area. (and thus the varying opinions)

[TomJones123]

Originally Posted by rrtechno

I guess my disappointment is beginning to be the intolerance of some fine Cincinnati residents of the diversity in the entire area. (and thus the varying opinions)

Same here, I feel your pain.

[Cbus76]

Originally Posted by WILWRadio

This is correct. I think it is most similar to Pittsburgh at least topographically and also to some degree culturally. Both cities feel more ethnic than the local other cities in the region like Columbus, Indy, Louisville etc. Obviously German and Irish are the dominant cultures in the region but Cincy also seems to have a fair number of Italians and Greeks and a large black population.

I agree with Tom Jones that the Cincy area has the feeling of an eastern city. It really is a mix of the northeast, south and Midwest cultures. I have family and friends from the South and have lived in a variety of places in the Midwest for years, and I can say in all honesty that Cincy is not just a Midwestern city.

Not sure about Indy, but it looks like Columbus is just as, if not more, diverse(ethnic) than Cincy.

I couldn't find population by first ancerstory for Hamilton County for 2010, but in 2000 it broke down (using the ancestories you cite above) 30.6% German, 13.6% Irish, 4.2% Italian and .4% Greek. Franklin County in 2010 broke down 22.85% German, 14.94% Irish, 5.81% Italian and .48% Greek.

In 2010 Hamilton County was 25.67% Black, 2.57% Hispanic and 2.02% Asian. In 2010 Franklin County was 21.25% Black, 4.79% Hispanic and 3.87% Asian.

As a whole the Columbus MSA is 24.1% minority and Cincinnati MSA is 18.4% minority.

Franklin County, OH Population and Races
Hamilton County, OH Population and Races
http://censtats.census.gov/data/OH/05039061.pdf
United States metro area and county populations and demographics, Census 2010 | cleveland.com
United States metro area and county populations and demographics, Census 2010 | cleveland.com

[WILWRadio]

^^^Columbus demographics surely have changed dramatically since the last time I checked them more than a couple of decades ago. Lots of growth in that area have altered the demographic of the residents that have been born and raised there from decades past.

[GregHenry]

Originally Posted by msamhunter

Uh huh, even though Indianapolis is the 20th largest exporter (Source: Brookings)

So, what? Indy has a FedEx terminal at the airport. Air freight doesn't prove that Indy produces anything in the way of finished goods for export.

[msamhunter]

Originally Posted by GregHenry

So, what? Indy has a FedEx terminal at the airport. Air freight doesn't prove that Indy produces anything in the way of finished goods for export.

Why don't you go back and actually READ what was provided. It's not about airport or Fedex or UPS ! It that were the case, Memphis (#1 shipping hub) wouldn't be #50 and Louisville (Home of UPS WorldPort) wouldn't be #44. Goods and services man, geez. Reading and comprehension!

[Cbus76]

Originally Posted by WILWRadio

^^^Columbus demographics surely have changed dramatically since the last time I checked them more than a couple of decades ago. Lots of growth in that area have altered the demographic of the residents that have been born and raised there from decades past.

Columbus' demographic changes are the result of heavy immigration (relatively speaking for the midwest at least) and a decent number of transplants from the great lakes region.

As for the feel of Cincy, it's impossible to pigeon-hole it as midwestern, southern or eastern. It's one of the most unique cities in the U.S. I attribute this to Cincy being a major player on the national scene well before other cities in this part of the country. Most midwestern cities only became relevant in the 20th century, but Cincy was very important back in the 1800's due to its location on the Ohio. As such, Cincy has had centuries and not decades to build its culture and a strong sense of provincialism that is most often seen in large east coast cities like NYC, Boston and Philly. If I had to compare it to any city, I'd say Cincy is most like St. Louis in that they are so different from the areas that surround them.

[TomJones123]

Originally Posted by Cbus76

As for the feel of Cincy, it's impossible to pigeon-hole it as midwestern, southern or eastern. It's one of the most unique cities in the U.S. I attribute this to Cincy being a major player on the national scene well before other cities in this part of the country. Most midwestern cities only became relevant in the 20th century, but Cincy was very important back in the 1800's due to its location on the Ohio. As such, Cincy has had centuries and not decades to build its culture and a strong sense of provincialism that is most often seen in large east coast cities like NYC, Boston and Philly. If I had to compare it to any city, I'd say Cincy is most like St. Louis in that they are so different from the areas that surround them.

Great summation, IMO, and said better than I could express at the moment.

[stephen431]

Originally Posted by flashes1

and Cincy feels more Southern because of its proximity to Kentucky with is southern/confederate.

Just to be clear, because this was drilled into us, over and over by our social studies teacher in middle school in Kentucky. Kentucky never joined the Confederacy. (She also made me memorize all the Presidents names)

Back to the transportation thing. I thought the Toyota office in NKY is mostly supporting the Toyota plant down in Georgetown.

One other transportation thing. Are the armored limos for the President still built in Cincinnati?

[jbcmh81]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

I thought everyone in Cincinnati hated Cleveland, Clevelanders, and what Clevelanders think?

I think Cleveland and Cincinnati come together quite often... in expressing how much they dislike the capital