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Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Squire's Castle
Nickname(s): 
The Bridge City
Motto(s): 
"Where the City Meets the Country"
Location of Willoughby Hills in Greater Cleveland
Location of Willoughby Hills in Greater Cleveland
Willoughby Hills, Ohio is located in Ohio
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Willoughby Hills, Ohio is located in the United States
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Ohio
County Lake
Founded 1815
Incorporated 1954
Area
 • Total 10.84 sq mi (28.09 km2)
 • Land 10.76 sq mi (27.87 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
846 ft (244 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 10,019
 • Density 931.05/sq mi (359.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44092 and 44094
Area code(s) 440
FIPS code 39-85512
GNIS feature ID 1086436

Willoughby Hills is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the Chagrin River. In 2020, about 10,019 people lived there. Willoughby Hills is a suburb of Cleveland and is part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. It was founded in 1815 and became an official city in 1954.

Geography of Willoughby Hills

Willoughby Hills covers an area of about 10.82 square miles (28.02 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Neighboring Cities

Willoughby Hills shares its borders with several other cities:

People of Willoughby Hills

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 4,241
1970 5,969 40.7%
1980 8,612 44.3%
1990 8,427 −2.1%
2000 8,595 2.0%
2010 9,485 10.4%
2020 10,019 5.6%
2021 (est.) 9,970 5.1%
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In 2020, the city's population was 10,019 people. Over the years, the number of people living in Willoughby Hills has grown steadily.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Willoughby Hills speak English. However, many other languages are also spoken, showing the city's diverse community. These include:

  • Slovene
  • Croatian
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Russian

Education Levels

Many adults in Willoughby Hills have a good education. About 35.5% of people over 25 years old have earned a bachelor's degree or a higher degree.

Population Details from 2010

According to the 2010 census, there were 9,485 people living in Willoughby Hills.

  • The population density was about 884 people per square mile (341 people per square kilometer).
  • Most residents (77.6%) were White.
  • About 16.1% were African American.
  • About 4.3% were Asian.
  • A small percentage (1.3%) were Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in the city was 44.4 years old.

  • About 18.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 18.1% were 65 years old or older.
  • The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).

Culture and Landmarks

Willoughby Hills is home to some interesting buildings.

Education in Willoughby Hills

Students in Willoughby Hills attend schools that are part of the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. The city also has a public library, which is a branch of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library system.

See also

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