Olmsted Falls, Ohio facts for kids
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Olmsted Falls, Ohio
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Grand Pacific Hotel downtown
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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Location of Ohio in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.09 sq mi (10.59 km2) |
| • Land | 4.09 sq mi (10.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 9,024 |
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8,828 |
| • Density | 2,159.49/sq mi (833.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44138
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-58422 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1072238 |
Olmsted Falls is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, and a southwestern suburb of Cleveland. The population was 9,024 at the 2010 census. The city's main business district is located at the corners of Bagley and Columbia Roads, and contains the Grand Pacific Junction, an historic district.
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Geography
Olmsted Falls is located at 41°22′3″N 81°54′17″W / 41.36750°N 81.90472°W (41.367626, -81.904818). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.12 square miles (10.67 km2), all land.
History
After the discovery of the New World, the land that became Olmsted Falls was originally part of the French colony of Canada (New France), which was ceded in 1763 to Great Britain and renamed Province of Quebec. In the late 18th century the land became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in the Northwest Territory, then was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795.
In 1806, the vast tract of land comprising present-day Olmsted Falls, North Olmsted, and Olmsted Township was purchased for $30,000 by Aaron Olmstead, a wealthy sea captain.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 383 | — | |
| 1880 | 404 | 5.5% | |
| 1890 | 342 | −15.3% | |
| 1900 | 330 | −3.5% | |
| 1910 | 394 | 19.4% | |
| 1920 | 374 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 673 | 79.9% | |
| 1940 | 754 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,137 | 50.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,144 | 88.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,504 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 5,868 | 134.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,741 | 14.9% | |
| 2000 | 7,962 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 9,024 | 13.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 8,828 | −2.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,024 people, 3,684 households, and 2,431 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,190.3 inhabitants per square mile (845.7/km2). There were 3,897 housing units at an average density of 945.9 per square mile (365.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 2.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.
There were 3,684 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
Education
The Olmsted Falls school system educates students from Olmsted Falls, parts of Columbia Station, part of Berea, and from neighboring Olmsted Township. There are five schools in the school system, Early Childhood Center, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls Intermediate School, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and Olmsted Falls High School. The school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is an English bulldog. The Olmsted Falls School District has recently been nationally recognized for teaching.
See also
In Spanish: Olmsted Falls (Ohio) para niños
