Meyers Lake, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meyers Lake, Ohio
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The Meyers Lake Amusement Park entertained visitors 1920 - 1974
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Location of Meyers Lake, Ohio
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Location of Meyers Lake in Stark County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
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| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 724 |
| • Density | 3,305.94/sq mi (1,277.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-49294 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399329 |
Meyers Lake is a small village located in the center of Stark County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 724 people lived there. This village is part of the larger Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.
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History of Meyers Lake
The lake and the village are named after Andrew Meyer. He was an early pioneer who settled in this area a long time ago.
Geography of Meyers Lake
Meyers Lake is a unique village because it includes both land and water. The total area of the village is about 0.43 square miles (1.13 square kilometers). Out of this, about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers) is land, and 0.21 square miles (0.56 square kilometers) is water. This means a significant part of the village is actually the lake itself!
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Meyers Lake has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1930: 277 people
- 1940: 255 people
- 1950: 301 people
- 1960: 282 people
- 1970: 173 people
- 1980: 222 people
- 1990: 493 people
- 2000: 565 people
- 2010: 569 people
- 2020: 724 people
As you can see, the population has generally increased since the 1970s.
More About the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 569 people living in Meyers Lake. Most of the people living in the village were White (about 95.6%). A smaller number were African American (2.6%) or Asian (0.7%). About 1.1% of the population identified as being from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village in 2010 was about 59 years old. This means it was a community with many older adults. About 34.6% of the residents were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Meyers Lake (Ohio) para niños
