Brunswick, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brunswick, Ohio
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Brunswick Campus of Cuyahoga Community College
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Location of Brunswick in Medina County
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 Brunswick, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Brunswick, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Founded | January 1, 1815 |
| Incorporated | February 1, 1960 (village) October 2, 1960 (city) |
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| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.03 sq mi (33.74 km2) |
| • Land | 12.99 sq mi (33.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
(2020)35072
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| • Total | 35,426 |
| • Density | 2,726.96/sq mi (1,052.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
44212
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| Area code(s) | 216, 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-09680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086589 |
Brunswick is the biggest city in Medina County, Ohio, United States. It's about 20 miles southwest of Cleveland. In 2020, about 35,426 people lived there. Brunswick is part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area.
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Discover Brunswick: A City in Ohio
Brunswick is a lively city in Ohio with a rich history and a growing community. It's known for its schools and friendly neighborhoods.
Brunswick's Story: How It Began
Brunswick was started on January 1, 1815. It got its name from a contest, and the winner picked "Brunswick" after a city in Germany called Braunschweig.
It officially became a village on February 1, 1960. Later that same year, on October 2, 1960, it became a city.
On June 23, 2014, a strong tornado hit Brunswick. It was rated as an EF1 or EF2 tornado.
Where is Brunswick? Geography Facts
Brunswick covers a total area of about 12.96 square miles. Most of this area, about 12.92 square miles, is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Brunswick? Population Info
The number of people living in Brunswick has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| 1960 | 11,725 | — | |
| 1970 | 15,852 | 35.2% | |
| 1980 | 27,645 | 74.4% | |
| 1990 | 28,230 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 33,388 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 34,255 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 35,426 | 3.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 35,072 | 2.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 34,255 people living in Brunswick. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Many households were families, including those with children.
Learning in Brunswick: Schools and Library
The Brunswick City School District manages public education in the city. It has seven elementary schools, one middle school, and Brunswick High School.
There's also a private school called St. Ambrose School. It's a Roman Catholic school for students from Kindergarten to 8th grade.
For higher education, the Brunswick University Center opened in 2011. It's an extension of Cuyahoga Community College.
Brunswick also has a public library. It's a branch of the Medina County District Library.
Staying Connected: Media in Brunswick
Brunswick has its own local news. The Medina County Gazette is a daily newspaper published every day except Sundays. There's also a free weekly newspaper called The Brunswick Post, which comes out every Saturday.
Larger newspapers like the Akron Beacon Journal and the Cleveland Plain Dealer sometimes cover news from Brunswick and Medina County. You can also get many TV and radio stations from the nearby Greater Cleveland, Greater Akron, and Greater Canton areas.
Famous Faces from Brunswick
Some notable people have come from Brunswick:
- Dean Heil – A former wrestler who won two national championships at Oklahoma State.
- Pete Kostelnick – An ultramarathon runner, meaning he runs extremely long distances.
- Natalie Sideserf – A talented cake artist who starred in the TV show "Texas Cake House."
- Ricky Wysocki – A professional disc golfer.
See also
In Spanish: Brunswick (Ohio) para niños
