Groesbeck, Ohio

Groesbeck is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,788 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of Cincinnati.HistoryGroesbeck was founded as West Union. When the community established a post office in 1857 it was discovered there was already a West Union in Ohio and so the name was changed. William S. Groesbeck was a United States Representative from Ohio.In 1894, Groesbeck was described as having two hotels, a blacksmith shop, and a church.GeographyGroesbeck is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,202 people, 2,771 households, and 1,986 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,451.1 people per square mile (945.8/km²). There were 2,857 housing units at an average density of 972.3/sq mi (375.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.92% White, 5.67% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.