Eastlake, Ohio facts for kids
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Eastlake, Ohio
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 Eastlake, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Eastlake, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Incorporated | 1948 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.54 sq mi (16.93 km2) |
| • Land | 6.41 sq mi (16.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,670 |
| • Estimate
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17,363 |
| • Density | 2,757.92/sq mi (1,064.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44095, 44097
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-23618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086416 |
Eastlake is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It gets its name because it is located northeast of Cleveland, right along the shore of Lake Erie. In 2020, about 17,670 people lived there. Eastlake is also known for being where a power plant went offline, which led to a very large power outage across North America in 2003.
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History of Eastlake
On August 14, 2003, a huge power outage happened across North America. This event, which affected 50 million people in eight U.S. states and parts of Canada, started when a power plant in Eastlake stopped working. This happened at 1:31 P.M. EDT because there was a very high demand for electricity.
Geography and Location
Eastlake is a city with a total area of about 6.53 square miles (16.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
The city is located about 19 miles (30 kilometers) northeast of Cleveland, Ohio. It sits right along the beautiful shore of Lake Erie. Eastlake is also part of the larger area known as Greater Cleveland.
People of Eastlake
Most people in Eastlake speak English. A smaller number of people also speak Croatian.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 4,700 | — | |
| 1960 | 12,467 | 165.3% | |
| 1970 | 19,690 | 57.9% | |
| 1980 | 21,954 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 21,161 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 20,255 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 18,577 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 17,670 | −4.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 17,363 | −6.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 18,577 people living in Eastlake. There were 7,841 households, and 5,056 families. The city had about 2,903 people per square mile (1,121 people per square kilometer).
About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.37 people. The average family had 2.93 people.
The average age of people in the city was 42.7 years old. About 20% of residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
City Government
Eastlake has a mayor-council system of government. This means the city is led by a mayor and a city council. As of 2024, the mayor is David Spotton, who is a Republican.
The City Council has seven members. These members are elected for four-year terms. Three members are elected by the entire city, and four members are elected from specific areas called wards.
| Seat | Name | Party |
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| Council-at-Large | Chris A. Krajnyak | Republican |
| Council-at-Large | Angela Schmidt | Republican |
| Council-at-Large | Michael Semick | Republican |
| Ward 1 | James Overstreet | Republican |
| Ward 2 | John Meyers | Republican |
| Ward 3 | Jason Kasunick | Democrat |
| Ward 4 | Danyeill Kostelnik | Republican |
Culture and Community
Eastlake is home to the Boulevard of 500 Flags. People say it is "the world's largest permanent display of American flags."
The city also has a branch of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. This library helps serve the community.
Sports in Eastlake
Eastlake is where Classic Park is located. This stadium is the home field for the Lake County Captains. They are a Class A minor league baseball team. They are connected with the Cleveland Guardians, a major league team.
Education in Eastlake
Eastlake is part of the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. This school district includes two high schools: North High School and South High School. It also has three middle schools and five elementary schools.
Notable People
- Stipe Miocic, a famous mixed martial artist.
See also
In Spanish: Eastlake (Ohio) para niños
