Silver Lake, Ohio facts for kids
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Silver Lake, Ohio
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Village
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Incorporated | 1918 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
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| • Total | 2,516 |
| • Density | 1,769.34/sq mi (682.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44224
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-72494 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087016 |
| Website | http://www.villageofsilverlake.com |
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Silver Lake is a small village located in Summit County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,516 people lived there. It is a community near the larger city of Akron. Silver Lake is surrounded by the cities of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls.
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History of Silver Lake
The area around Silver Lake was once a very popular amusement park. This park opened in 1874. Ralph H. Lodge bought the lake and the land around it that year.
At first, it was a place for picnics and swimming. Over time, it grew into a huge amusement park. The 600-acre Silver Lake Amusement Park became one of Ohio's biggest attractions. It had animal exhibits, a roller coaster, sports areas, a dance hall, and a hotel. During its best years, more than 10,000 visitors came each day.
The park was sold in 1917. The land was then divided into smaller plots for homes. This led to the official creation of the village in 1918.
Geography and Lakes
Silver Lake village covers about 1.60 square miles (4.15 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers), is covered by water.
The village is home to two lakes. These are Silver Lake and Crystal Lake.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 120 | — | |
| 1930 | 478 | 298.3% | |
| 1940 | 642 | 34.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,040 | 62.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,655 | 155.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,286 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,915 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,052 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,019 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,519 | −16.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,516 | −0.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 2,519 people living in 1,004 households. Most people in Silver Lake were White (96.9%). About 1.5% were Asian.
The average age of people in the village was 49.9 years old. About 20.5% of the population was under 18 years old. Nearly 20% of the people were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Transportation History
From 1902 to 1917, a special miniature railway operated in the amusement park. This railway was a fun way for visitors to get around the park.
See also
In Spanish: Silver Lake (Ohio) para niños
