Valley View, Ohio facts for kids
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Valley View, Ohio
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Village
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Wilson Feed Mill
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Incorporated | 1919 |
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| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.56 sq mi (14.41 km2) |
| • Land | 5.43 sq mi (14.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
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| • Total | 1,897 |
| • Density | 349.16/sq mi (134.82/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
44125
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| Area code(s) | 216 |
| Website | www.valleyview.net |
Valley View is a small village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in the United States. It is home to 1,897 people, according to the 2020 census. Valley View is a suburb of Cleveland, which means it is a smaller town located near a big city. It is part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area.
The name Valley View comes from the beautiful Cuyahoga River valley that runs through the area. The village is special because it includes parts of the amazing Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the historic Ohio and Erie Canal. You can also find the Valley View Bridge here, which is a large bridge on Interstate 480 that crosses the Cuyahoga River.
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History of Valley View
Valley View became its own village in 1919. Before that, it was part of Independence, Ohio. The people of Valley View decided to form their own village after they disagreed with Independence about where the local schools should be built.
Geography of Valley View
Valley View is located at 41°23′7″N 81°37′4″W / 41.38528°N 81.61778°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map using latitude and longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 5.57 square miles (14.43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.44 square miles (14.09 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 403 | — | |
| 1930 | 594 | 47.4% | |
| 1940 | 753 | 26.8% | |
| 1950 | 998 | 32.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,221 | 22.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,422 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,576 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,137 | 35.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,179 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,034 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,897 | −6.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 2,034 people living in Valley View. These people lived in 758 households, and 583 of those were families. The village had about 374 people per square mile (144 people per square kilometer). There were 790 homes in total.
Most of the people in Valley View (96.9%) were White. A small number were African American (0.2%) or Asian (0.9%). About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.68 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The average age of people in the village was 47.3 years old. About 21.2% of residents were under 18. About 16.3% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
Famous People from Valley View
- Vanessa Dobos - She made history as the first female aerial gunner in the United States Air Force.
