Fairport Harbor, Ohio facts for kids
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Fairport Harbor, Ohio
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Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light viewed from the Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve
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Location of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
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Location of Fairport Harbor in Lake County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Painesville |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,108 |
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3,081 |
| • Density | 3,026.29/sq mi (1,168.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44077
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-26306 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398857 |
Fairport Harbor is a small village in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is located right on the shore of Lake Erie, where the Grand River flows into the lake. In 2020, about 3,108 people lived there. Fairport Harbor is considered a suburb of Cleveland, which is a much larger city nearby.
This village is special because it has two lighthouses. One is the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light, which is still used by the United States Coast Guard. The other is the Grand River (Fairport Harbor) Light, which is now a museum run by the Fairport Harbor Historical Society. Fairport Harbor is also home to the Finnish Heritage Museum, celebrating the history of Finnish people in the area.
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History of Fairport Harbor
Fairport Harbor was a great place for a settlement because of its location at the mouth of the Grand River. In 1796 and 1797, the Connecticut Land Company claimed this area as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. A town called Grandon was planned here on May 16, 1812.
When the town officially became a village in 1836, its name changed to "Fairport." This name meant it was a good or "fair" port. The village got its current name, Fairport Harbor, in 1959.
The village's port grew a lot after the U.S. government helped fund it. Many people from other countries came to live here, especially Finns, Hungarians, and Slovaks. The port was also important for bringing in iron ore, which was used in nearby steel factories. The port still operates today, but not as much as it used to.
Later, a company called Diamond Alkali operated in the village from 1912 to 1976. In recent years, Fairport Harbor has hosted fun events like the Lake County Perch Fest. It also opened the Finnish Heritage Museum, which shares the stories of the Finnish community.
On January 24, 2011, there was an incident involving a natural gas pipeline. This caused some devices in homes to explode, leading to fires and a large evacuation. No one was hurt during this event, but the damage cost about $1.2 million.
Geography of Fairport Harbor
Fairport Harbor is located within Painesville Township. The village covers a total area of about 1.11 square miles (2.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.03 square miles (2.66 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water, mainly from Lake Erie and the Grand River.
People of Fairport Harbor
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 296 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,171 | 295.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,073 | 77.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,263 | 9.2% | |
| 1920 | 4,211 | 86.1% | |
| 1930 | 4,972 | 18.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,528 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,519 | −0.2% | |
| 1960 | 4,267 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,665 | −14.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,357 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,978 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,180 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,109 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,108 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,081 | −0.9% | |
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2010 Census Information
According to the census from 2010, there were 3,109 people living in Fairport Harbor. These people lived in 1,427 households, and 764 of these were families. The village had about 3,018 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the village were White (94.7%). There were also African American (2.1%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.3%) residents. About 2.1% of the population identified with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.2% of the population.
Out of all the households, about 25.1% had children under 18 years old living with them. About 35.8% were married couples. Some households had a female head (13.0%) or a male head (4.8%) without a spouse. Many households (46.5%) were not families. About 38.6% of all households had only one person living there. About 12.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 41 years old. About 20.7% of residents were under 18. About 9% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.7% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 29.8%, and 14.8% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Fairport Harbor (Ohio) para niños
