Lyndhurst, Ohio facts for kids
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Lyndhurst, Ohio
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Old Euclid District 4 Schoolhouse
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"A Community of Neighbors"
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.44 sq mi (11.49 km2) |
| • Land | 4.43 sq mi (11.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,050 |
| • Density | 3,170.13/sq mi (1,223.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44124
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| Area code(s) | 216, 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-45556 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1085977 |
Lyndhurst is a city in Ohio, USA. It's a suburb located just east of Cleveland. In 2020, about 14,050 people lived there. A small part of Lyndhurst used to be part of Mayfield Township.
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History of Lyndhurst
Early Land and Names
The land where Lyndhurst is today was once part of a large area called the Connecticut Western Reserve. This land was bought from the Iroquois people in 1796 by a group called the Connecticut Land Company. In 1797, Moses Cleaveland named the area east of the Cuyahoga River "Euclid." He named it after Euclid, a famous Greek mathematician.
Euclid Township was officially formed in 1809. For many years, most people living in this area were Native Americans. This changed after the War of 1812.
Growth and Development
In 1828, Euclid Township was divided into nine smaller areas. The part that is now Lyndhurst became known as district four.
Since 1877, Mayfield Road (U.S. Route 322) has been the main road for travel. It started as a road made of wood planks where people paid a fee to use it. Today, this road is busy with many shops and restaurants.
Farming was the first main business in the area. As more people moved in, the community became known as Euclidville Village. In 1920, its name changed to Lyndhurst Village. Then, in 1921, Lyndhurst officially became a city.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lyndhurst grew quickly after World War II. Many families had more children during the "baby boom" period. Also, many people moved from the city of Cleveland to the suburbs like Lyndhurst.
Lyndhurst's population was highest in the 1970s. By 1980, the city had less open land for new buildings. Also, people started moving to areas even further from the city. Because of this, Lyndhurst's population began to get smaller. In 2010, the number of people living in Lyndhurst was 29% less than its highest point in the 1970s.
Geography of Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst covers a total area of about 4.44 square miles (11.49 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.43 square miles (11.48 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Lyndhurst Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 288 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,922 | 567.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,391 | 24.4% | |
| 1950 | 7,359 | 207.8% | |
| 1960 | 16,805 | 128.4% | |
| 1970 | 19,749 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 18,093 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 15,982 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 15,279 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 14,001 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 14,050 | 0.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 13,841 | −1.1% | |
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The average income for a household in Lyndhurst was about $52,272. For families, the average income was around $64,961. The average income per person in the city was about $28,206.
Lyndhurst in 2010
In 2010, there were 14,001 people living in Lyndhurst. These people lived in 6,447 households, and 3,826 of these were families. The city had about 3,160 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lyndhurst were White (90.3%). Other groups included African American (6.4%), Asian (1.6%), and people of two or more races (1.2%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lyndhurst was 47 years old. About 17.4% of residents were under 18. About 24.3% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (54.0%) than males (46.0%).
Arts and Culture in Lyndhurst
Eggshelland Display
Eggshelland is a special yearly display of Easter egg mosaics. It started in 1957 at a resident's home and continued there until 2013. A documentary film was even made about it!
Since 2014, a different group has taken care of Eggshelland. Now, the display is set up in different places in and around Lyndhurst each year.
Education in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is part of the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District. The schools located in Lyndhurst are Sunview Elementary School and Charles F. Brush High School.
Notable People from Lyndhurst
Many interesting people have connections to Lyndhurst, including:
- Eric Carmen, a musician and lead singer of the band Raspberries.
- Nick Caserio, an NFL executive who is the general manager for the Houston Texans.
- Steven Hirsch, who founded Vivid Entertainment.
- Josh Mandel, a former Ohio State Treasurer.
- The Poni-Tails, a girl group from the 1950s.
- Rick Smith Jr., a professional illusionist and card thrower.
- Mike Trivisonno, a radio broadcaster for WTAM.
See also
In Spanish: Lyndhurst (Ohio) para niños
