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Bay Village, Ohio
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Huntington Beach
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.05 sq mi (18.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2) |
| • Water | 2.49 sq mi (6.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,163 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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15,810 |
| • Density | 3,539.86/sq mi (1,366.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44140
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-04416 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1085949 |
| Website | http://www.cityofbayvillage.com/ |
Bay Village is a city in western Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It sits along the southern shore of Lake Erie. The city is a western suburb of Cleveland and part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. In 2020, its population was 16,163 people.
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Bay Village History
Early Days and Native Americans
Before the 1600s, the Erie Indians lived in the area now known as Bay Village. A very important Indian trail in Ohio is today's Lake Road. This road is still a main street in Bay Village. The area, including nearby Avon Lake and Westlake, was once called "Xeuma" by early white settlers. This name roughly means "those who came before us."
Becoming Part of Ohio
The land belonged to Connecticut until 1803. That was the year Ohio became a state. Before 1803, the Connecticut Land Company gave land to Connecticut citizens. These citizens had lost their homes during the Revolutionary War. Because many homes were burned, this new area was called "the Firelands."
In 1796, a surveyor named Moses Cleaveland came to the area. He helped divide the land into five townships. The area where Bay Village is now was laid out in 1806.
Settlement and Growth
Joseph Cahoon settled in what is now Bay Village in 1810. Bay Village was first part of a larger area called Dover Township. This township included present-day Bay Village, Westlake, and parts of North Olmsted. By 1900, Dover Township had about 2,200 permanent residents. Wealthy people also owned summer homes on Lake Erie.
In 1901, landowners in northern Dover decided to form their own area. They created Bay Township. Bay Village officially became a town in 1903. The first mayor and council were elected then.
Ida Marie Cahoon, the last person from the Cahoon family, died in 1917. She left her family home and 115 acres of land to the city. This land is now Cahoon Memorial Park. John Huntington, a founder of Standard Oil Company, also donated his summer home. This became the Huntington Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks. Bay Village became a city on January 1, 1950. At that time, its population was 6,917.
Modern Bay Village
Bay Village grew a lot starting in the 1930s. It became a well-known suburb of Cleveland. Today, it has many tree-lined streets. You can see homes in craftsman, Cape Cod, Tudor, and colonial styles. There are also large houses along the Lake Erie shoreline.
On August 6, 2024, two EF-1 tornadoes hit Bay Village. These were part of five tornadoes in the Cleveland area. They caused many parts of the city to lose power.
Bay Village Geography
Location and Size
Bay Village is located on the shore of Lake Erie. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 7.06 square miles (18.27 square kilometers). About 4.57 square miles (11.83 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 2.49 square miles (6.44 square kilometers), is water.
Local Parks and Centers
The city is home to the Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation. This is a large park area. Inside the reservation, you can find the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. There is also BAYarts, an arts and culture center. Bay Village is part of Ohio's 7th congressional district.
Bay Village Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 450 | — | |
| 1920 | 751 | 66.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,294 | 205.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,356 | 46.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,917 | 106.1% | |
| 1960 | 14,489 | 109.5% | |
| 1970 | 18,163 | 25.4% | |
| 1980 | 17,839 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 17,000 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 16,087 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 15,651 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 16,163 | 3.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,810 | 1.0% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, Bay Village had 16,163 people. There were 6,021 households, with 4,291 being families. The city had about 3,536 people per square mile of land.
About 24.6% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, 61.3%, were married couples. The median age in the city was 43.4 years. About 26.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
Many adults in Bay Village have a good education. About 66% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher. This includes 26% with a graduate degree. In 2022, the average household income was $118,816.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Bay Village had 15,651 people. There were 6,198 households. About 33.7% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.50 people.
The median age was 43.4 years. About 25.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.5% were 65 or older. About 56% of people over 25 had a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bay Village Education
Bay Village City School District has about 2,500 students. There are four school buildings in the district. Normandy Elementary serves grades K–2. Westerly Elementary is for grades 3–4. Bay Middle School teaches grades 5–8. Finally, Bay High School is for grades 9–12. In 2019, Bay Village City Schools were ranked as the tenth-best school district in Ohio.
Notable People from Bay Village
Many interesting people have lived in Bay Village:
- John Elliott (born 1984), a musician in the band Emeralds.
- Rich Fields (born 1960), a broadcaster and announcer for The Price Is Right.
- Jonathan Freeman (born 1950), an actor and singer.
- Brad Friedel (born 1971), a former goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur and the US National Team.
- Otto Graham (1921–2003), a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
- Patricia Heaton (born 1958), an award-winning actress from The Middle and Everybody Loves Raymond.
- Bill Balas (born 19??), a Television Writer and Producer.
- Karen Kresge (born 1948), a former star ice skating performer.
- Peter Laughner (born 1952), a musician.
- Amy Mihaljevic (1978–1989), a kidnapping and homicide victim.
- Eliot Ness (1903–1957), a famous Cleveland police investigator and Federal agent.
- Richard Patrick (born 1968), co-founder of the band Filter.
- Richard North Patterson (born 1947), a best-selling American fiction writer.
- Lili Reinhart (born 1996), an actress known for playing Betty Cooper on Riverdale.
- Sam Sheppard (1923–1970), involved in a famous 1954 court case.
- George Steinbrenner (1930–2010), former owner of the New York Yankees.
- Kate Voegele (born 1986), a singer and actress.
- Dave Zastudil (born 1978), a former NFL punter.
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See also
In Spanish: Bay Village para niños
