Brooklyn, Ohio Facts for Kids

Brooklyn is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in the United States. It is a suburb of Cleveland and part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. In 2020, about 11,359 people lived in Brooklyn.

History of Brooklyn
- Elvis Presley's First Northern Concert
Geography of Brooklyn
Population and People
- Who Lives in Brooklyn?
Economy and Jobs
Notable People from Brooklyn
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History of Brooklyn

Brooklyn has a unique history with some "firsts" in the United States. In 1966, it was the first city to have a law requiring people to wear seat belts. Later, in 1999, it became the first place to have a law about using cell phones while driving.

A clothing factory, Hugo Boss, located in Brooklyn, faced closure in 2009. This would have moved many jobs overseas to Turkey. However, the workers' union and the City of Brooklyn worked together. They reached an agreement, and the factory reopened shortly after.

Elvis Presley's First Northern Concert

Brooklyn High School became famous on October 20, 1955. This was when Elvis Presley performed in its auditorium. It was his very first concert in the northern part of the United States. People also believe it was the first time one of his concerts was filmed.

Elvis was not the main performer at this concert. Other popular acts like Bill Haley & His Comets, The Four Lads, and Pat Boone also played. It was almost a year later that Elvis first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Fifty years later, on October 20, 2005, some of the original performers returned. They celebrated the anniversary of that famous visit. The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum" even named Brooklyn High School a national rock 'n' roll landmark because of this event.

Geography of Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at 41°26′7″N 81°44′40″W / 41.43528°N 81.74444°W / 41.43528; -81.74444. The city covers a total area of about 4.29 square miles (11.09 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Population and People

Brooklyn is home to a diverse group of people. Most residents speak English. Other languages spoken include Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and German.

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1870	648	—
1930	784	—
1940	1,108	41.3%
1950	6,317	470.1%
1960	10,733	69.9%
1970	13,142	22.4%
1980	12,342	−6.1%
1990	11,706	−5.2%
2000	11,586	−1.0%
2010	11,169	−3.6%
2020	11,359	1.7%
2023 (est.)	11,022	−1.3%
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Who Lives in Brooklyn?

In 2020, the city's population was 11,359 people. About 65% of the people were White. Other groups included Black or African American (about 9%), Asian (about 6%), and people of mixed races (about 4%). About 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, there were 11,169 people living in Brooklyn. The average age in the city was about 43 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18, and another 19% were 65 or older.

Economy and Jobs

Brooklyn has many different businesses that provide jobs for its residents. Here are some of the largest employers in the city as of 2021:

#	Employer	# of Employees
1	KeyBank	2,544
2	Medical Mutual of Ohio	1,168
3	Wal-Mart Associates, Incorporated	1,032
4	Arrow International	614
5	Lowe's	355
6	Menards	330
7	Inogen	292
8	Plain Dealer	280
9	Brooklyn City School District	265
10	Donald Martens and Sons	247

Notable People from Brooklyn

Many interesting people have come from Brooklyn, Ohio. Here are a few:

David Birney - an actor
John M. Coyne - a mayor who served for a very long time, from 1948 to 2000
Lee Fohl - a baseball player and manager
Jim Kavourias - a baseball player
Clint Nageotte - a baseball player
Jim Petro - an Ohio politician
Murray Salem - an actor and screenwriter

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