Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio facts for kids
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Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
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Location of Mentor-on-the-Lake in Greater Cleveland
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 Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
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| • Total | 7,131 |
| • Density | 4,420.95/sq mi (1,706.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44060
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-49098 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086426 |
Mentor-on-the-Lake is a city located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 7,131 people, according to the 2020 census. This city is known for being near the larger city of Mentor.
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A Look Back: Mentor-on-the-Lake's Story
Mentor-on-the-Lake started as part of a bigger area called Mentor Township. It officially became a village on October 22, 1924.
In 1970, the U.S. Census counted over 5,000 people living there. Because of this, it officially became an incorporated city on February 12, 1971. This means it gained more control over its own local government.
Much of the land in Mentor-on-the-Lake was once part of a large property. This property was called the Dickey-Moore tract. It stretched far south, even past U.S. Route 20 in the city of Mentor. A small part of this old land is still around today. It's called Mooreland and is now home to Lakeland Community College.
Mentor-on-the-Lake shares many services with its neighbor, the city of Mentor. This includes things like postal service.
Where is Mentor-on-the-Lake?
Mentor-on-the-Lake is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.65 square miles (4.28 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.61 square miles (4.18 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Mentor-on-the-Lake?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 230 | — | |
| 1940 | 538 | 133.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,413 | 162.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,290 | 132.8% | |
| 1970 | 6,517 | 98.1% | |
| 1980 | 7,919 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 8,271 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,127 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 7,443 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 7,131 | −4.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 7,092 | −4.7% | |
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The population of Mentor-on-the-Lake has changed over the years. In 1930, only 230 people lived there. By 1970, the population had grown to 6,517. It reached its highest point in 1990 with 8,271 residents. In 2020, the population was 7,131 people.
Snapshot of the 2010 Population
The 2010 census counted 7,443 people in the city. These people lived in 3,197 households. About 2,012 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Mentor-on-the-Lake were White (95.6%). A smaller number were African American (1.8%), Asian (1.0%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 29.2% had children under 18 living there. Many households (44.3%) were married couples. About 37.1% of households were not families, meaning they might be single people or roommates.
The average age of residents was 40.3 years old. About 21.7% of the people were under 18. And 14.1% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.0%) than males (49.0%).
Learning in Mentor-on-the-Lake
Students living in Mentor-on-the-Lake attend schools in the Mentor Public Schools district. Most younger students go to Lake Elementary School. Some others attend Orchard Hollow Elementary School.
For middle school, almost all students go to Shore Middle School. A small number of students might go to Memorial Middle School. All high school students from Mentor-on-the-Lake attend Mentor High School.
See also
In Spanish: Mentor-on-the-Lake para niños
