Bainbridge (CDP), Ohio facts for kids
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Bainbridge
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Township | Bainbridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.66 sq mi (32.79 km2) |
| • Land | 12.50 sq mi (32.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,242 |
| • Density | 739.24/sq mi (285.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-03585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393325 |
Bainbridge is a special area in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village.
In 2020, about 9,242 people lived in Bainbridge. It's a part of Bainbridge Township.
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History of Bainbridge
Bainbridge used to have a different name: "Bissells." There was a post office there called "Bissels" from 1826 until 1906.
The name Bainbridge comes from a brave naval hero. He was Commodore William Bainbridge, who was famous during the War of 1812.
Geography of Bainbridge
Bainbridge is located in the southwestern part of Geauga County. It's right in the middle of Bainbridge Township.
Roads and Travel
A big road called U.S. Route 422 goes through Bainbridge. It's a four-lane highway. You can drive east about 31 miles (50 km) to Warren or west about 25 miles (40 km) to downtown Cleveland.
You can get onto US 422 from Ohio State Route 306 in the center of Bainbridge. Route 306 goes north about 9 miles (14 km) to Chesterland. It also goes south about 5 miles (8 km) to Aurora.
Land and Water
The Bainbridge CDP covers a total area of about 9.0 square kilometers (3.5 sq mi). Most of this area is land, about 8.8 square kilometers (3.4 sq mi). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 sq mi), is water. This means about 2.09% of Bainbridge is water.
People of Bainbridge
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 9,242 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 3,417 people living in Bainbridge. They lived in 1,261 households. A household means all the people living in one home.
Households and Families
Out of these households, 38.2% had children under 18 living with them. About 67.6% were married couples living together.
The average number of people in a household was 2.70. For families, the average size was 3.12 people.
Age Groups
The population in Bainbridge was spread out by age.
- 28.1% were under 18 years old.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 30.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bainbridge was 41 years.
Education in Bainbridge
The Kenston School District provides education for students living in Bainbridge.
Schools in the District
The schools in the Kenston School District include:
- Timmons Elementary School (for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade)
- Kenston Intermediate School (for students in 4th and 5th grades)
- Kenston Middle School (for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades)
- Kenston High School (for students in 9th through 12th grades)
Bainbridge also has a local branch of the Geauga County Public Library. This is a great place for everyone to read books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Bainbridge (condado de Geauga) para niños
