Avon, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Avon, Ohio
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Original Avon Town Hall at French Creek
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Location of Avon in Greater Cleveland
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 Avon, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Avon, Ohio
Location in the United States
Avon, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.85 sq mi (53.99 km2) |
| • Land | 20.79 sq mi (53.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,847 |
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25,403 |
| • Density | 1,195.26/sq mi (461.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44011
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-03352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086500 |
Avon (pronounced AY-von) is a city in northeastern Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. In 2020, about 24,847 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time: Avon's History
Long ago, in the 1600s, the area that is now Avon was much larger. It included what we know today as Avon Lake, Bay Village, and Westlake.
Different Native American tribes lived here. These included the Wyandots, Ottawas, and Eries. They built homes like wigwams or simple stone shelters. They traded goods and lived in the area for many years. Later, they were forced to move to other places.
The first American settlers arrived in 1814. They came from Montgomery County, New York, led by Wilbur Cahoon. This area was first called "Xeuma." Later, it was renamed "Troy Township."
In 1824, Lorain County was created. Troy Township then changed its name to Avon Township. An Avon post office opened in 1825. The entire township became a village in 1917. Finally, in 1961, it officially became the City of Avon.
Where is Avon? Geography Facts
Avon covers an area of about 20.87 square miles (53.99 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Avon? Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,460 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,826 | 25.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,118 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,773 | 30.9% | |
| 1960 | 6,002 | 116.4% | |
| 1970 | 7,214 | 20.2% | |
| 1980 | 7,241 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 7,337 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 11,446 | 56.0% | |
| 2010 | 21,193 | 85.2% | |
| 2020 | 24,847 | 17.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 25,403 | 19.9% | |
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Avon's Population in 2020
In 2020, Avon had a population of 24,847 people. There were 8,108 households in the city. On average, about 2.81 people lived in each home.
Here's a quick look at the population:
- About 6.4% of the people were under five years old.
- About 30.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 15.3% were 65 years old or older.
- More than half the population, 50.7%, was female.
Many adults in Avon have a good education. About 96.7% of people aged 25 or older have finished high school. Also, 53.7% of those aged 25 and older have a Bachelor's degree or even higher education.
Schools and Learning in Avon
Avon has its own school system called the Avon Local School District. This district runs several schools for students of all ages:
- Three elementary schools
- One middle school
- Avon High School
Avon Middle School received a special award in 2020. It was named a Blue Ribbon recipient by the United States Department of Education. This award recognizes schools for being excellent.
Avon also has a public library. It is a branch of the Lorain Public Library. In 2022, the library started a big expansion project. They added 16,000 square feet to the building. The expanded library officially opened in January 2023.
Famous People from Avon
Many interesting people have connections to Avon. Here are a few:
- Al "Bubba" Baker (born 1956): A former professional football player in the NFL.
- Jack Copeland (born 1969): A former football quarterback who played for the Arizona Cardinals.
- Alfred Richard "Red" Barr (1908-1971): A well-known swimming coach who is in the Hall of Fame.
- Gene Hickerson (1935–2008): A professional football player who is in the Hall of Fame.
- Luke S. Johnson (1847–1910): A soldier from the Civil War and a politician in Michigan.
- Chris Loschetter (born 1980): A professional bowler who competes on the PBA Tour.
- Alex Ramirez (born 1974): A baseball outfielder who played in Japan and won the MVP award twice.
- Harrison Williams (1873–1953): A very successful investor and businessman.
See also
In Spanish: Avon (Ohio) para niños
