Boston Heights, Ohio facts for kids
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Boston Heights, Ohio
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Village
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The Luther B. Ranney Farmhouse, a historic site in the village
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.99 sq mi (18.11 km2) |
| • Land | 6.99 sq mi (18.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,402 |
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(2023)
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1,395 |
| • Density | 200.51/sq mi (77.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-07790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086997 |
| Website | http://www.villageofbostonheights.com/ |
Boston Heights is a small village located in the northern part of Summit County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,402 people lived there. It is part of the larger Akron metropolitan area, which is a group of cities and towns connected by jobs and daily life. Boston Heights is also home to the main office of Arhaus, a company that sells furniture and home decorations.
Geography of Boston Heights
Boston Heights covers a total area of about 6.99 square miles (18.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which collects data about places in the U.S.
Population and People
The number of people living in Boston Heights has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 130 | — | |
| 1930 | 309 | — | |
| 1940 | 369 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 646 | 75.1% | |
| 1960 | 831 | 28.6% | |
| 1970 | 846 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 781 | −7.7% | |
| 1990 | 733 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,186 | 61.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,300 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,402 | 7.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,395 | 7.3% | |
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Who Lives in Boston Heights?
In 2010, there were 1,300 people living in Boston Heights. Most of the people were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.2% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 463 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.81 people.
The average age of people in Boston Heights was 44.4 years old. About 26.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the village. About 12.1% of the population was 65 years or older. The village had a slightly higher number of females than males.
See also
In Spanish: Boston Heights (Ohio) para niños
