Northfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northfield, Ohio
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Village
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MGM Northfield Park at night
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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 | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,541 |
| • Density | 3,382.04/sq mi (1,305.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44056, 44067
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-56448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087010 |
| Website | http://www.northfieldvillage-oh.gov/ |
Northfield is a village in northern Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,541 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
History
A post office called Northfield has been in operation since 1837. Some say the name is a transfer from Northfield, Massachusetts, while others believe the town site's location in the northern part of Summit County caused the name to be selected.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.08 square miles (2.80 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 861 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,750 | 103.3% | |
| 1940 | 575 | −67.1% | |
| 1950 | 780 | 35.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,055 | 35.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,283 | 306.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,913 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,624 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,827 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,677 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,541 | −3.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,677 people, 1,545 households, and 992 families living in the village. The population density was 3,404.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,314.5/km2). There were 1,644 housing units at an average density of 1,522.2 per square mile (587.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 85.6% White, 5.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 1,545 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the village was 40.5 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Attractions
MGM Northfield Park (previously known as Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park), a racino, is located in the village. On December 18, 2013, the Hard Rock opened "The Rocksino" at Northfield Park, a Hard Rock Café and a 320-seat venue. In 2018, MGM Growth Properties bought the property from Milstein Entertainment for $1.02 billion. Hard Rock continued to operate the property under a management agreement with the new owners. On April 1, 2019, MGM Growth's majority owner, MGM Resorts International, bought the Rocksino's operating business from MGM Growth for $275 million in stock, assumed control from Hard Rock, and rebranded the property as MGM Northfield Park. MGM Resorts would lease the property from MGM Growth for initial rent of $60 million per year.
Sportsman Park, originally built as a greyhound racing track in 1934 during Max Kliens term as mayor (1934-1938) and then shortly after the track changed ownership and the track switched from greyhound racing to midget car racing. Then in 1956 Sportsman Park was torn down to make way for what is known today as Northfield Park and Hard Rock Rocksino.
Notable people
- Amzi Chapin, cabinetmaker and shapenote composer
- Cyrus S. Eaton, industrialist, financier
- Daniel Letterle, actor
- Timothy F. Murphy, United States Congressman from Pennsylvania.
- Ronald Sega, retired astronaut
- Marc Sumerak, comic-book author
- Vonda Ward, retired boxer, WBC Heavyweight Champion
Education
Nordonia Hills City School District operates four elementary schools, one middle school, and Nordonia High School.
Northfield has a public library, a branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Northfield (Ohio) para niños
