New Franklin, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Franklin, Ohio
|
|
|---|---|
|
City
|
|
The Frank Mason Raymond House, built 1913
|
|
Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.63 sq mi (68.96 km2) |
| • Land | 24.99 sq mi (64.72 km2) |
| • Water | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 13,877 |
| • Density | 555.35/sq mi (214.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
44203, 44216, 44319, 44614
|
| Area code(s) | 234, 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-54562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395193 |
| Website | http://www.newfranklin.org/ |
New Franklin is a city located in Summit County, Ohio, in the United States. It is in the northeastern part of the state. In 2020, about 13,877 people lived there. New Franklin is part of the larger Akron metropolitan area.
Contents
History of New Franklin
New Franklin started as a village in 1997. It was created from a part of Franklin Township. This was done to stop nearby cities from taking over its land.
Growth and City Status
In November 2003, people in Franklin Township and New Franklin voted to join together. This merger happened on January 1, 2005. The village of New Franklin then officially became a city on March 5, 2006.
Name Change Vote
On November 6, 2007, city residents voted on changing the city's name. They voted against changing it to Portage Lakes. About 57% voted no, and 42% voted yes.
Early Beginnings
The area was first known as Franklin Township. It was founded way back in 1817. The village of New Franklin was always a part of this larger township.
Geography of New Franklin
New Franklin is located in a busy area of Ohio. It shares borders with several other places.
Neighboring Areas
To the north, New Franklin is next to Coventry Township and the cities of Barberton and Norton. To the southwest, it borders Clinton and Chippewa Township in Wayne County. To the east, it is next to Green. To the south, it borders Lawrence Township in Stark County.
Land and Water
The city covers a total area of about 26.6 square miles (68.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 25 square miles (64.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers), is water.
Parks and Nature
New Franklin is home to some beautiful natural spots. These include Portage Lakes State Park and Craftsmen Park. These parks offer places for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
Population and People
New Franklin has a diverse population. The number of people living in the city has changed over the years.
Population Changes
In 2010, there were 14,227 people living in New Franklin. By 2020, the population was 13,877.
Community Life
In 2010, there were 5,640 households in the city. About 28.5% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was about 45.5 years old.
Education in New Franklin
Students in New Franklin attend schools in different school districts. This depends on where they live in the city.
School Districts Serving the City
- Students in the northern part of New Franklin go to schools in the Coventry Local School District.
- Those in the far northwestern part attend the Norton City School District.
- Students in the western part of the city, and in the nearby village of Clinton, are part of the Northwest Local School District. This district is located in Canal Fulton.
- The eastern half of New Franklin is served by the Manchester Local School District.
Notable People
- George Sisler: A famous first baseman who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
