Glenwillow, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glenwillow, Ohio
Village
Village Hall
Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga
Area
• Total	2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2)
• Land	2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	994
• Estimate  (2023)	977
• Density	358.59/sq mi (138.44/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	44139
Area code(s)	440
FIPS code	39-30632
GNIS feature ID	1064733
Website	http://www.glenwillow-oh.gov/

Pettibone Park in Glenwillow Town Center

Glenwillow is a small village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Cleveland and part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. In 2020, about 994 people lived in Glenwillow.

A Look Back: Glenwillow's History

Glenwillow was created in 1893 from part of Solon Township. It was first set up as a company town by the Austin Powder Company. A company town is a place where a company owns most of the homes and businesses.

Why Austin Powder Moved

Over time, more and more people moved into the areas around Glenwillow, especially in the city of Solon. This made it hard for Austin Powder to safely test its explosive products. Because of this, the company moved its manufacturing operations to Athens, Ohio. The Glenwillow plant closed in 1972.

Modern Development and Growth

In the 1980s, the village worked on improving its roads, water, and other services. It also added a large industrial park, which is an area for businesses and factories. This park covers about 250 acres (1.0 km²).

Glenwillow is part of the Solon City Schools system. This school system is often ranked as one of the best in the U.S. because of its strong academics. This has helped the village grow with new homes and neighborhoods.

In the early 2000s, Glenwillow saw a lot of new investment. Old buildings from the Austin Powder Company, like homes and the general store, were updated. They became new shops, a restaurant, and part of a new town center. A new village park and more housing were also built, creating a modern town layout.

Where is Glenwillow? Geography

Glenwillow is located at coordinates 41°21′39″N 81°28′20″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Land and Water Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.78 square miles (7.20 km²). Most of this area, about 2.72 square miles (7.04 km²), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²), is water.

Who Lives in Glenwillow? Demographics

The population of Glenwillow has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:

Population in 2010

The census in 2010 counted 923 people living in Glenwillow. These people lived in 316 households, and 197 of these were families. The village had about 339 people per square mile (131 people per km²).

Diversity in Glenwillow

In 2010, the people living in Glenwillow came from different backgrounds:

• 57.4% were White
• 28.7% were African American
• 10.4% were Asian
• A small number were Native American or from other races.

About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Age

Of the 316 households in 2010, about 43.7% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (48.4%) were married couples living together. About 31.0% of all households were made up of people living alone.

The average age of residents in Glenwillow in 2010 was 41.2 years old. About 28.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 20.4% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (52.1%) than males (47.9%).

See also

In Spanish: Glenwillow para niños