Rittman, Ohio facts for kids
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Rittman, Ohio
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The former Erie Railroad depot in Rittman, now a restaurant.
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Location of Rittman, Ohio
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Location of Rittman in Wayne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Wayne, Medina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.43 sq mi (16.65 km2) |
| • Land | 6.30 sq mi (16.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,131 |
| • Density | 973.48/sq mi (375.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44270
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| Area code(s) | 330 and 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-67356 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396382 |
| Website | http://www.rittman.com/ |
Rittman is a city in Medina and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. All but a small portion of the city is in Wayne County, within commuting distance of Akron, Canton and Cleveland. The population was 6,131 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.49 square miles (16.81 km2), of which 6.43 square miles (16.65 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,803 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,785 | 54.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,770 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,810 | 37.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,410 | 42.0% | |
| 1970 | 6,308 | 16.6% | |
| 1980 | 6,063 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 6,147 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 6,314 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,491 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,131 | −5.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,153 | −5.2% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 6,491 people, 2,547 households, and 1,763 families living in the city. The population density was 1,009.5 inhabitants per square mile (389.8/km2). There were 2,752 housing units at an average density of 428.0 per square mile (165.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2%.
Of the 2,547 households 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 26.2% of households were one person and 10.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age was 38.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Education
Rittman High School, Rittman Middle School, and Rittman Elementary School are all part of the Rittman Exempted Village School District.
Rittman is served by a branch of the Wayne County Public Library.
Rittman is also the home of the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Rittman (Ohio) para niños
