Westfield Center, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westfield Center, Ohio
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Church in Westfield Center
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Location within the state of Ohio
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Location of Westfield Center in Medina County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
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| • Total | 1,184 |
| • Density | 559.55/sq mi (216.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-83468 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400152 |
Westfield Center is a small village located in Medina County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,184 people lived there. It's well-known as the home of Westfield Insurance, which is the biggest employer in Medina County.
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A Look Back: Westfield Center's History
Westfield Center was first started in 1826. When it got its own post office, it was given the name "Le Roy." For many years, people used both "Westfield Center" and "Le Roy" to talk about the village.
In 1914, the village officially became a town and was named Le Roy, Ohio. However, in the early 1970s, the name was changed back to Westfield Center.
One special building in Westfield Center, the Universalist Church, is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a historic site worth protecting!
Where is Westfield Center?
Westfield Center is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 2.11 square miles (5.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Westfield Center?
The number of people living in Westfield Center has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 192 | — | |
| 1920 | 241 | 25.5% | |
| 1930 | 249 | 3.3% | |
| 1940 | 254 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 320 | 26.0% | |
| 1960 | 504 | 57.5% | |
| 1970 | 715 | 41.9% | |
| 1980 | 791 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 784 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,054 | 34.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,115 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,184 | 6.2% | |
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Looking at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 1,115 people living in Westfield Center. These people lived in 450 different homes. Most of these homes (about 68%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the village was about 48.4 years old. About 20.5% of the residents were kids under 18 years old. Also, about 22.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even number of males and females.
Famous Faces from Westfield Center
- Lois Youngen is a notable person from Westfield Center. She was a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was a professional women's baseball league.
Pictures of Westfield Center
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A view of a street in Westfield Center
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A park in Westfield Center
See also
In Spanish: Westfield Center (Ohio) para niños
