Bratenahl, Ohio facts for kids
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Bratenahl, Ohio
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Village
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Gateway to the Gwinn Estate entrance on Lakeshore Boulevard
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,430 |
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1,395 |
| • Density | 1,392.41/sq mi (537.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44108 & 44110
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| Area code(s) | 216 |
| FIPS code | 39-08336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1048543 |
Bratenahl (/ˈbrætənɑːl/ BRAT-ən-ahl) is a small village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie.
Bratenahl is one of Cleveland's oldest suburbs. It is surrounded by the city of Cleveland on three sides. The northern border of the village is the Lake Erie shoreline. In 2020, the population of Bratenahl was 1,430 people.
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History of Bratenahl
Bratenahl became an official village in 1903. It was named after its founder, Charles Bratenahl. This village is one of the older residential suburbs near Cleveland. Other older suburbs include Shaker Heights and Lakewood.
Bratenahl is known for being a wealthy community. It has many large homes, townhouses, and condominiums, especially along the lakefront. Its famous Lake Shore Boulevard has even been shown in magazines.
In 1967, two large apartment buildings were built on the lakefront. These buildings are called Bratenahl Place. They were designed in a style called Brutalist. One building started as apartments for rent, and the other was always meant to be condominiums. In 1976, the larger building also became condominiums.
Geography of Bratenahl
Bratenahl is located at 41°33′15″N 81°36′16″W / 41.55417°N 81.60444°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village has a total area of about 1.60 square miles (4.14 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.58 square miles (1.50 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 690 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,000 | 44.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,308 | 30.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,350 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,240 | −8.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,332 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,613 | 21.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,485 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,356 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,337 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,197 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,430 | 19.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,395 | 16.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 1,197 people living in Bratenahl. These people lived in 679 households. About 333 of these households were families.
The village had about 1,173.5 people per square mile (453.1 people per square kilometer). There were 811 housing units in total.
Who Lives in Bratenahl?
In 2010, most residents (80.5%) were White. About 15.5% were African American, and 2.5% were Asian. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 7.4% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (42.1%) were married couples living together. About 51.0% of households were not families.
The average age in the village was 57.8 years old. About 6.5% of residents were under 18. Many residents (31.1%) were 65 years or older. More than half of the adults (62.4%) had a bachelor's degree or higher.
Famous People From Bratenahl
Many well-known people have lived in Bratenahl, including:
- Jim Backus, an actor and comedian.
- Abram Garfield, an architect and the son of U.S. president James Garfield.
- Margaret Hamilton, an actress famous for playing the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.
- Eliot Ness, a famous law enforcement agent.
- Kevin Love, a basketball player.
- Tristan Thompson, a basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Bratenahl (Ohio) para niños
