Green, Ohio facts for kids
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Green, Ohio
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Levi J. Hartong Farmhouse
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Ohio | ||||
| County | Summit | ||||
| Government | |||||
| • Type | Mayor–council | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 33.53 sq mi (86.84 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 32.03 sq mi (82.96 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 27,475 | ||||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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27,338 | ||||
| • Density | 857.74/sq mi (331.17/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
44232
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| Area code(s) | 330 | ||||
| FIPS code | 39-31860 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2394973 | ||||
| Website | https://www.cityofgreen.org/ | ||||
Green is a city in southeastern Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 27,475 at the 2020 census. It is a suburban community between Akron and Canton and is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
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History
Green Township was first created in 1809 as part of Stark County. Green Township became part of Summit County after that county's establishment in 1840. Green had several unincorporated hamlets, most notably Greensburg. By 1900, five unincorporated settlements were in Green Township, surrounded by farmlands with valuable crops and areas of coal. The local economy transitioned from farming to business and manufacturing. By 1950, farmers began to sell their lands to developers for residential housing. The increased development in the community led to discussions about becoming a city. Voters approved the merger of the village with the rest of the township in 1991. In the beginning of 1991, Green Township was incorporated as the Village of Green. The village was declared a city in 1992, with the first city mayor being John Torok.
The City of Green is also notable for its legal battle against the NEXUS Pipeline, which runs close to residential neighborhoods, endangered wetlands, and the Comet Lake Dam. Construction began in 2018 after a settlement of $7.5 million was reached with the city's government.
Flag
The flag of Green was created as a result of a contest targeted towards school-age residents; due to similar design, there was a tie between two creators, Matt Pitzo and Justin Callahan. The motto for the city was created by Carrie West: "A township from the past, a city of the future." The flag can be viewed at the Central Administration Building (CAB), Boettler Park, and Akron General, all of which are along Massillon Road.
Roundabouts
In 2009, the city opened the first two-lane roundabout in Summit County at the intersection of State Route 241 and Steese Road. As of 2024, there are 11 roundabouts in the city, notably six running along SR-241.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.54 square miles (86.87 km2), of which 32.06 square miles (83.04 km2) is land and 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2) is water.
Post office
The city has no unique postal ZIP code. It is served by the Green post office, but only post office boxes are served by this ZIP code (44232). No street addresses in Green have this ZIP code, Green street addresses are served by 5 different post offices:
- Two Akron post offices (ZIP codes 44312, 44319)
- One North Canton post office (44720)
- Clinton (44216) post office
- Uniontown post office (44685)
Adjacent communities
Green's neighbors are:
- Coventry Township (Northwest corner of Green) (Summit County)
- Jackson Township (South side of Green) (Stark County)
- Lake Township (East side of Green) (Stark County)
- New Franklin (West side of Green) (Summit County)
- Springfield Township (Northeast corner of Green) (Summit County)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,553 | — | |
| 2000 | 22,817 | 542.2% | |
| 2010 | 25,699 | 12.6% | |
| 2020 | 27,475 | 6.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 27,338 | 6.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25,699 people, 10,070 households, and 7,217 families residing in the city. The population density was 801.6 inhabitants per square mile (309.5/km2). There were 10,858 housing units at an average density of 338.7 per square mile (130.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 10,070 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Economy
According to Green's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city at the time were:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Green Local School District | 632 |
| 2 | Summa Health System | 555 |
| 3 | Fannie May Confection | 550 |
| 4 | Fedex Custom Critical | 495 |
| 5 | Diebold Nixdorf | 427 |
| 6 | Target Corp. | 369 |
| 7 | Tamarkin Company (Giant Eagle) | 367 |
| 8 | DRB Systems LLC | 366 |
| 9 | Minute Men, Inc. | 351 |
| 10 | Akron General Parners Inc. (Cleveland Clinic Akron General) | 338 |
Parks
Singer Lake Bog, a nature preserve, is located in the city.
Boettler Park is also located in Green. Originally owned by a wealthy industrialist, the land was donated to the city of Green to be used for public recreation. Today, the 26-acre park is a popular recreational area with trails and various outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, picnicking, and biking.
Transportation
The Akron-Canton Regional Airport is located mostly in the city of Green, although a small part extends into Jackson Township in Stark County.
Education
The city is served by Green Local Schools.
The city is also served by Portage Lakes Career Center, which offers vocational programs to high school students and adults.
Notable people
- Kelsie Ahbe, Olympic track and field athlete
- Rachel Cargle, American activist, public speaker, and author
- Mark Croghan, Olympic track and field athlete
- Christian DiLauro, professional football player in the NFL
- Dick Goddard, late former meteorologist for WJW
- David Lough, former professional baseball player
- Mary Taylor, former Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
International relations
Green became a sister city with Beiuș, Romania in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Green (Ohio) para niños
