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Kirtland Hills, Ohio
Village
Estate of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
Estate of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
Location of Kirtland Hills, Ohio
Location of Kirtland Hills, Ohio
Location of Kirtland Hills in Lake County
Location of Kirtland Hills in Lake County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Lake
Area
 • Total 5.65 sq mi (14.63 km2)
 • Land 5.57 sq mi (14.43 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 692
 • Density 124.21/sq mi (47.96/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
44060, 44094
Area code(s) 440
FIPS code 39-40670
GNIS feature ID 1086420
Website https://www.kirtlandhills.org/

Kirtland Hills is a small village in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is a quiet, countryside area near the big city of Cleveland. In 2020, about 692 people lived here.

Exploring Kirtland Hills' Geography

Kirtland Hills covers a total area of about 5.65 square miles (14.63 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.57 square miles (14.43 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.20 square kilometers), is water.

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 206
1940 237 15.0%
1950 235 −0.8%
1960 292 24.3%
1970 452 54.8%
1980 506 11.9%
1990 628 24.1%
2000 597 −4.9%
2010 646 8.2%
2020 692 7.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

The number of people living in Kirtland Hills has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 206 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 692 people. This chart shows how the population has increased over many decades.

A Look at the 2010 Population

In 2010, the village had 646 people living in 245 households. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these households, 200 of them, were families. The village had about 116 people per square mile.

Most people in Kirtland Hills in 2010 were White (96.7%). A smaller number were Asian (1.7%), and 1.5% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (29.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (71.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 2.93 people. The average age of residents was 48 years old.

Schools in Kirtland Hills

Students in Kirtland Hills attend different schools depending on where they live. The village is split between two school districts:

  • Mentor Public Schools (for the northern parts of the village)
  • Kirtland Local Schools (for the southern parts of the village)

Most students in the Mentor school district go to Hopkins Elementary School. Some students attend Brentmoor Elementary School. After elementary school, most students go to Memorial Middle School. All high school students in the Mentor district attend Mentor High School.

There are also private school options nearby, such as Andrews Osborne Academy.

Parks and Nature Areas

Kirtland Hills is a great place for nature lovers! It has several parks and conservation areas where you can explore the outdoors:

  • Holden Arboretum: A large nature preserve with many different types of trees and plants.
  • Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park: A special park designed for kids to learn about nature.
  • Little Mountain: This is a small mountain with an elevation of 1,266 feet. It offers beautiful views and trails.

See also

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