North Olmsted, Ohio facts for kids
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North Olmsted, Ohio
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North Olmsted Old Town Hall
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Cuyahoga | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11.67 sq mi (30.23 km2) | ||
| • Land | 11.67 sq mi (30.23 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 32,442 | ||
| • Density | 2,779.23/sq mi (1,073.11/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
44070
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| Area code(s) | 440 216 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-56882 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1056457 | ||
North Olmsted is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It's a suburb located west of Cleveland. In 2020, about 32,442 people lived there. The city is part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area.
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History of North Olmsted
The land where North Olmsted now stands was once part of a French colony called New France. In 1763, it became part of Great Britain. Later, in the late 1700s, it joined the Connecticut Western Reserve in the Northwest Territory. The Connecticut Land Company bought this land in 1795.
In 1806, a wealthy sea captain named Aaron Olmsted bought a large area of land. This land included what is now North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, and Olmsted Township. The price was $30,000.
The first settlers arrived in 1815 from New England. They were led by David Johnson Stearns. The area was first unofficially called Plum Creek Township in 1807. In 1814, surveyors named it Kingston. On April 14, 1823, the people officially organized it as Lenox Township.
In 1826, Aaron Olmsted's son, Charles Hyde Olmsted, made an offer. He said he would donate books from his father's collection if the town changed its name to Olmsted. This was to honor his father. The town agreed, and these books became famous as the Ox Cart Library. The city of North Olmsted was officially formed in 1909.
Geography and Location
North Olmsted is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The city covers a total area of about 11.67 square miles (30.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
The study of how many people live in a place, their ages, and backgrounds is called demographics. North Olmsted has seen its population grow over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,030 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,419 | 37.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,624 | 84.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,487 | 32.9% | |
| 1950 | 6,604 | 89.4% | |
| 1960 | 16,290 | 146.7% | |
| 1970 | 34,861 | 114.0% | |
| 1980 | 36,480 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 34,204 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 34,113 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 32,718 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 32,442 | −0.8% | |
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2020 Population Data
In 2020, North Olmsted had 32,442 people living in 13,093 households. About 8,325 of these were families. The city had about 2,778 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 86.4%, were White. About 3.1% were African American, and 2.8% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 5.0% of the population.
About 20.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average family had about 3 people. The median age in the city was 44.4 years. About 19.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
2010 Population Data
In 2010, the city's population was 32,718 people. There were 13,645 households. The population density was about 2,803 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (92.6%). About 2.0% were African American and 2.7% were Asian. Hispanic or Latino people made up 3.5% of the population.
About 26.5% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.37 people. The median age was 43.5 years. About 20.7% of residents were under 18.
Economy and Businesses
The economy of a city refers to how people earn money and what goods and services are produced. North Olmsted is home to some important companies.
Moen Incorporated, a company that makes faucets and other fixtures for homes, has its main office here.
CommutAir, a regional airline that flies for United Express, also has its headquarters in North Olmsted.
Education System
North Olmsted has its own public school system, called the North Olmsted City School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups:
- Three primary schools for grades Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
- Three intermediate schools for grades 3rd to 5th grade.
- One middle school for grades 6th to 8th grade.
- North Olmsted High School for grades 9th to 12th grade.
Transportation Routes
Lorain Road is a major road that runs through North Olmsted. It is part of Ohio State Route 10. For a short distance, it also includes Ohio State Route 252. This road connects North Olmsted to nearby cities like North Ridgeville and Fairview Park. It then continues into Cleveland.
West of North Olmsted, Lorain Road connects to the Ohio Turnpike at Exit 152. At one time, a section of Lorain Road in North Olmsted was even listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. It was known for having the most restaurants within a one-mile area!
Famous People from North Olmsted
Many interesting people have come from North Olmsted, including:
- Ryan Dennick, a former professional baseball pitcher.
- Tim Gettinger, a professional ice hockey forward. He plays for the Grand Rapids Griffins.
- Thom Hatch, an author and novelist.
- Mitzi Hoag, an actress.
- Brian Hoyer, an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Anthony Kelly, a retired professional lacrosse player.
- Greg Lynn, a well-known architect.
- Scott Medvin, a former professional baseball pitcher.
- David Monahan, an actor.
- Adam Russell, a former professional baseball pitcher.
- Charles Alden Seltzer, a writer.
- Michael Symon, a famous chef, restaurant owner, television personality, and author.
- Randy Wood, an artist and performer.
See also
In Spanish: North Olmsted (Ohio) para niños
