Richfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richfield, Ohio
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Village
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Veterans Memorial Park with Taverne of Richfield behind it.
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Incorporated | 1967 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.25 sq mi (23.97 km2) |
| • Land | 9.25 sq mi (23.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
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| • Total | 3,729 |
| • Density | 403.09/sq mi (155.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44286
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-66530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399063 |
| Website | https://www.richfieldvillageohio.org |
Richfield is a small community called a village in Summit County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 3,729 people lived there. Richfield is located right between the cities of Akron and Cleveland. It is part of the larger Akron city area.
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History of Richfield
Richfield was started in 1809. It officially became a village in 1967. The area was named "Richfield" because its soil was very fertile and good for farming.
Richfield as a "World City"
In 1970, the mayor of Richfield, Kenneth Swan, made a special rule. This rule declared Richfield Village the first "world city" in the United States. This idea was about promoting understanding and peace between people from different countries.
Richfield and Basketball
From 1974 to 1994, Richfield was home to the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team. They played their games at a large arena called the Coliseum at Richfield.
Geography of Richfield
Richfield is a village that covers about 9.32 square miles (24.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Richfield
The number of people living in Richfield has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts:
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| 1970 | 3,228 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,437 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,117 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,286 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,648 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,729 | 2.2% | |
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What Richfield's Population Looks Like
In 2010, there were 3,648 people living in Richfield. These people lived in 1,384 homes. Most of the people living in Richfield were White (96.8%). A smaller number were African American (0.7%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (1.4%). About 1.0% of residents were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Richfield was 46.4 years old. About 23.4% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there are many families with children in the village.
Education in Richfield
Students in Richfield attend Revere High School. The school has its own student newspaper called The Lantern. Richfield also has a public library. This library is a part of the Akron-Summit County Public Library system.
Notable People from Richfield
- William Cullen Wilcox (1850–1928) was an American missionary. He traveled to South Africa to share his beliefs.
Sister Cities
Richfield has a special connection with another town far away. It is a "sister city" with Wolfach, which is a town in Germany. This connection helps people from both places learn about each other's cultures.
Images for kids
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Veterans Memorial Park in Richfield.
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Map showing Richfield's location in Summit County, Ohio.
