Willowick, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willowick, Ohio
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Lake Erie shoreline looking west from Lakefront Lodge Metropark
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| Motto(s):
"Great Living on a Great Lake"
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Location of Willowick in Greater Cleveland
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 Willowick, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Willowick, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Incorporated | 1924 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.54 sq mi (6.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,204 |
| • Density | 5,598.74/sq mi (2,161.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44092, 44094, 44095
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-85638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086437 |
Willowick is a city located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It sits right on the shores of Lake Erie. In 2020, about 14,204 people lived there. Willowick is a suburb of Cleveland, which means it's a smaller city close to a much larger one.
The city's name is a mix of two nearby cities: Willoughby and Wickliffe. This kind of mixed word is called a "portmanteau." As of 2022, the mayor of Willowick is Michael Vanni.
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Where is Willowick Located?
Willowick is found at these coordinates: 41°38′6″N 81°28′6″W / 41.63500°N 81.46833°W. This means it's in the northern part of Ohio, right next to Lake Erie.
The city covers a total area of about 2.54 square miles (6.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Willowick?
The number of people living in Willowick has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 667 | — | |
| 1940 | 915 | 37.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,677 | 301.9% | |
| 1960 | 18,749 | 409.9% | |
| 1970 | 21,237 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 17,758 | −16.4% | |
| 1990 | 15,269 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 14,361 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 14,171 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 14,204 | 0.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 14,145 | −0.2% | |
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Most people in Willowick speak English. Smaller groups speak Croatian, Slovene, and Spanish.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 14,171 people living in Willowick. These people lived in 6,110 households, and 3,859 of these were families. The city had about 5,579 people per square mile (2,162 people per square kilometer).
Most residents (95%) were White. About 2.5% were African American, and smaller percentages were Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Willowick was 41.5 years old.
- About 20.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.1% were 65 years or older.
The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Education in Willowick
The public schools in Willowick are managed by the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. Within Willowick itself, there are two public schools: Royalview Elementary School and Willowick Middle School. Both of these schools are located on the same campus.
Willowick also has a public library. It is a branch of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library system.
Famous People from Willowick
Some notable people who have connections to Willowick include:
- Tom Bukovac: A talented session musician who plays guitar for many famous artists.
- Bob Golic: A former NFL player who also became a radio host and actor.
- Mike Golic: Another football player and radio host, known for his sports commentary.
- Robert Manry: Famous for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat called the Tinkerbelle.
Images for kids
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Lake Erie shoreline looking west from Lakefront Lodge Metropark
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Location of Willowick in Greater Cleveland
See also
In Spanish: Willowick (Ohio) para niños
