Brewster, Ohio facts for kids
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Brewster, Ohio
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Village
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Brewster Railroad YMCA, built 1916
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Location of Brewster, Ohio
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Location of Brewster in Stark County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Township | Sugar Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,113 |
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2,103 |
| • Density | 932.48/sq mi (360.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44613
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-08504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397449 |
Brewster is a small village located in southwestern Stark County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 2,113 people lived there. It is part of the larger Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.
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History of Brewster
Brewster got its own post office in 1910. This means mail could be sent and received directly from the village.
Brewster is very important to the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway. This railway company has its main offices and repair shops in Brewster. Starting in 1910, the railway began building steam locomotives right in Brewster. They were known for having one of the best facilities in the country for making these powerful engines.
Over the years, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway built many of their own steam engines. They even made the large boilers for these engines. This was a big achievement that many other, larger railroads never even tried. Today, the Brewster shops still fix, improve, and build parts for locomotives and freight cars for other companies.
Geography of Brewster
Brewster is located right next to Sugar Creek.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 2.24 square miles (5.89 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.23 square miles (5.87 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People in Brewster
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 928 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,464 | 57.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,534 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,618 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,025 | 25.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,020 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,321 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,307 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,324 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,112 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,113 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,103 | −0.4% | |
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Brewster's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,112 people living in Brewster. These people lived in 816 households, and 581 of these were families. The village had about 947 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Brewster were White (98.5%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 816 households, about 31.4% had children under 18 living there. More than half (54.2%) were married couples. About 12.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Brewster was 42.9 years. About 21.4% of residents were under 18. About 20.1% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (51.0%) than males (49.0%).
Economy of Brewster
Besides the important railway industry, Brewster is home to a few other big businesses.
One of these is Shearer's Foods. This company makes popular potato chips and other snacks. Another major business is Brewster Dairy. This dairy is the largest place in the United States that makes Swiss cheese.
See also
In Spanish: Brewster (Ohio) para niños
