Montrose-Ghent, Ohio facts for kids
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Montrose-Ghent, Ohio
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.50 sq mi (24.61 km2) |
| • Land | 9.40 sq mi (24.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,254 |
| • Density | 559.11/sq mi (215.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-51816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393137 |
Montrose-Ghent is a special kind of community in Summit County, Ohio, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that looks like a town but doesn't have its own city government.
Montrose-Ghent is made up of two smaller communities: Montrose and Ghent. In 2020, about 5,254 people lived here. It is part of the larger Akron area.
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Geography of Montrose-Ghent
Montrose-Ghent covers a total area of about 9.5 square miles (24.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.4 square miles (24.3 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), is water.
People of Montrose-Ghent
Montrose-Ghent has been home to thousands of people over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
- 1990: 4,906 people
- 2000: 5,261 people
- 2020: 5,254 people
Life in Montrose-Ghent
In 2000, there were 1,920 homes in Montrose-Ghent. Many of these homes, about 76.8%, were families with married couples living together. About 34.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.7 people.
Most people in Montrose-Ghent are White (96.52%). There are also people who are African American (0.87%), Native American (0.08%), and Asian (1.84%). A small number of people are of Hispanic or Latino background (0.57%).
Age and Income
The people living in Montrose-Ghent are of different ages. In 2000:
- 25.1% were under 18 years old.
- 19.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.9% were 65 years or older.
The median age in Montrose-Ghent was 46 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older.
Families in Montrose-Ghent generally have good incomes. In 2000, the median income for a family was about $118,906 per year. The average income for each person was about $56,423. Very few people, less than 1%, lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Montrose-Ghent (Ohio) para niños
