Fairlawn, Ohio facts for kids
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Fairlawn, Ohio
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Fairlawn City Hall
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Summit | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.57 sq mi (11.82 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,710 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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7,682 | ||
| • Density | 1,688.94/sq mi (652.15/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
44313, 44333, 44334, 44398
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-26166 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2394734 | ||
| Website | http://www.cityoffairlawn.com/ | ||
Fairlawn is a city in Ohio, United States. It is located in western Summit County, Ohio, and is a suburb of the larger city of Akron. In 2020, about 7,710 people lived in Fairlawn. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
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Fairlawn's Story
Fairlawn officially started as a village in 1960. It was called Fairlawn Village. A village becomes a city when its population grows big enough. Fairlawn became a city in 1970. This happened after the 1970 census showed its population had reached 6,200 people.
Where is Fairlawn?
Fairlawn is located in the state of Ohio. It covers a total area of about 4.49 square miles (11.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.48 square miles (11.60 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Fairlawn?
Fairlawn has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 6,102 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,100 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,779 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,307 | 26.4% | |
| 2010 | 7,437 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,710 | 3.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,682 | 3.3% | |
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A Closer Look at the Population
In 2010, there were 7,437 people living in Fairlawn. These people lived in 3,219 different homes. Many homes had families, while others had individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Fairlawn in 2010 was about 46.8 years old.
- About 19.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 23.4% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The rest were between 18 and 64 years old.
More than half of the adults in Fairlawn (51.1%) who were over 25 years old had earned a bachelor's degree or higher. This means many people in Fairlawn have gone to college.
See also
In Spanish: Fairlawn (Ohio) para niños
