Mogadore, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mogadore, Ohio
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Mogadore High School
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Summit, Portage |
| Settled | 1807 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.16 sq mi (5.60 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,811 |
| • Density | 1,777.52/sq mi (686.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44260
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-51058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086832 |
Mogadore is a small village located in Ohio, United States. It is found in two different counties: Portage and Summit. In 2020, about 3,811 people lived there. Mogadore is also a suburb of the larger city, Akron, meaning it is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
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History of Mogadore
Mogadore has an interesting past! The area where Mogadore is located was first settled in 1807. A brave veteran from the American Revolutionary War, Ariel Bradley, was one of the first people to live here. For a while, the town was even called Bradleyville after him.
In 1825, its name changed to Mogadore. This unique name might have come from a city in Morocco, Africa, called Mogador. People think the name was inspired by a book about a ship captain's adventures in North Africa.
Geography and Location
Mogadore is located in both Summit and Portage Counties in Ohio. It is a pretty small place, covering about 2.11 square miles (5.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
People of Mogadore
The village of Mogadore has seen its population change over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 438 | — | |
| 1920 | 751 | 71.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,502 | 100.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,616 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,818 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,851 | 111.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,825 | 25.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,190 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,008 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,893 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,853 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,811 | −1.1% | |
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Mogadore in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,853 people living in Mogadore. These people lived in 1,481 homes. About 1,087 of these homes were families.
- Most people living in Mogadore were White (97.6%).
- A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.3%).
- About 1.5% of the people were of two or more races.
- Less than 1% of the population (0.9%) was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Mogadore was 41 years old.
- About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years old or older.
- The village had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Education in Mogadore
The Mogadore Local School District is in charge of schools in the village. They operate:
- One elementary school
- One middle school
- Mogadore High School
Mogadore also has a public library. It is a branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library, where you can find many books and resources.
