Craig Beach, Ohio facts for kids
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Craig Beach, Ohio
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Location of Craig Beach in Mahoning County, Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mahoning |
| Township | Milton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,076 |
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1,063 |
| • Density | 1,372.45/sq mi (529.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44429
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-19106 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398643 |
Craig Beach is a small village in Ohio, United States. It is located in the northwestern part of Mahoning County. The village sits right on the edge of Lake Milton. In 2020, about 1,076 people lived there. Craig Beach is also part of the larger Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.
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History of Craig Beach
The story of Craig Beach began in 1910. The city of Youngstown bought a large area of land along the Mahoning River. Their plan was to build a big dam and create a reservoir for water. This new body of water became Lake Milton.
How Craig Beach Amusement Park Started
An entertainer named Ward Craig saw a chance to create something special. He started "Craig's Landing" to watch the dam being built. Soon, it grew into a place where people could buy snacks, swim, rent boats, and have picnics.
In 1922, Ward Craig created the Craig Beach Amusement Park. It was built right next to the new Lake Milton. The park had fun rides, a big dance hall, and even small cottages for rent. It quickly became a very popular spot for entertainment in the area.
Famous Visitors and Growth
During the 1930s, many famous big bands came to perform at the dance hall. A future famous singer named Dean Martin even started his career there. He performed with these orchestras at Craig Beach. The village of Craig Beach officially became a village in 1931.
From Amusement Park to Resort Town
The amusement park closed in 1966. However, Craig Beach found a new purpose. It became a small resort town within Lake Milton State Park. Today, it is still a place where people can enjoy the lake and its surroundings.
Geography of Craig Beach
Craig Beach is a unique village because it is partly on land and partly on water. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.57 square miles (4.06 square kilometers) in total.
Land and Water Areas
About 0.78 square miles (2.03 square kilometers) of Craig Beach is land. The other 0.79 square miles (2.03 square kilometers) is water. This means nearly half of the village's area is covered by water, mostly from Lake Milton.
Population and People
Craig Beach is home to over a thousand people. The number of people living in the village has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 198 | — | |
| 1950 | 569 | 187.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,139 | 100.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,451 | 27.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,657 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,402 | −15.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,254 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,180 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,076 | −8.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,063 | −9.9% | |
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Who Lives in Craig Beach?
In 2010, there were 1,180 people living in Craig Beach. Most residents were White. A small number of people identified as African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 40 years old. About 22.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people and families live in Craig Beach.
Education in Craig Beach
Children living in Craig Beach attend schools that are part of the Jackson-Milton Local School District.
Local Schools
The schools that serve students from Craig Beach are:
- Jackson-Milton Elementary School – for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Jackson-Milton Middle School – for students in 6th through 8th grade.
- Jackson-Milton High School – for older students in 9th through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Craig Beach (Ohio) para niños
