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Avon, Ohio
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 Avon, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Avon, Ohio
Location in the United States
Avon, Ohio
Location in North America
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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 | 670 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,193 |
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23,399 |
| • Density | 1,125.60/sq mi (434.61/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 | 1064365 |
Avon is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 24,847 at the 2020 census.
History
In the 1600s, what is now Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, and Westlake were all once one territory. This territory was inhabited by various Native American tribes, such as the Wyandots, Ottawas, and Eries, who lived in wigwams or simple-stone dwellings. They settled, traded, fought, and later moved elsewhere.
In the 1700s, the French and English colonial powers who lived here did the same activities as the Natives.
Township Number 7 in Range 16 of the Western Reserve received its first permanent American settlers during 1814 from Montgomery County, New York, led by Wilbur Cahoon. The township was administered by Dover township and was part of Cuyahoga County. In 1818, Township Number 7 was organized and named "Xeuma", then later renamed "Troy Township". In 1824, Lorain County was created, and the name of Troy Township was changed to Avon Township. An Avon post office was established in 1825. The entire township was incorporated into a village in 1917, and became the City of Avon in 1961.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.87 square miles (54.05 km2), of which 20.81 square miles (53.90 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is covered by water.
Demographics
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 23,399 | 10.4% | |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, Avon has a population of 24,847 people and 8,108 households with 2.81 persons per household. In terms of demographics, the population of Avon was 90.5% White, 4.9% African-American, 0.3% Native American, 2.4% Asian-American, 1.4% two or more races, and 2.9% Hispanic or Latino. Of the 24.847 people, 6.4% are under five-years-old, 30.3% are under 18, and 15.3% are 65 years old or older. In terms of gender, the population was recorded as 50.7% female. 96.7% of those residing in Avon who are 25 years old or older are high school graduates or higher and 53.7% of those aged 25 and older have a Bachelor's degree or a higher level of education.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 21,193 people, 7,584 households, and 5,750 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,018.4 inhabitants per square mile (393.2/km2). There were 8,007 housing units at a density of 384.8 per square mile (148.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 2.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.4% of the population.
Of the 7,584 households, 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were not families. About 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 38.4 years; 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Of the city's population over the age of 25, 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Education
Avon Local School District operates three elementary schools, one middle school, and Avon High School. Avon Middle School was named a Blue Ribbon recipient for 2020 by the United States Department of Education.
Avon has a public library, a branch of the Lorain Public Library. As of April 2022, this library is under construction to add 16,000 square feet to the existing library after receiving the funds necessary for such an expansion after passing in a levy in May 2020.
Notable people
- Al "Bubba" Baker (born 1956), former NFL player
- Gene Hickerson (1935–2008), professional football Hall of Fame
- Luke S. Johnson (1847–1910), Civil War soldier and Michigan state representative
- Chris Loschetter (born 1980), professional bowler on the PBA Tour
- Alex Ramirez (born 1974), outfielder for Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball, two-time MVP winner
- Harrison Williams (1873–1953), investor, entrepreneur, and multi-millionaire
See also
In Spanish: Avon (Ohio) para niños
