Wooster, Ohio facts for kids
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Wooster, Ohio
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East Liberty Street in Downtown Wooster
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Location of Wooster in Wayne County and state of Ohio
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 Wooster, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Wooster, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Wayne | ||
| Founded | 1808 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 17.37 sq mi (44.98 km2) | ||
| • Land | 17.32 sq mi (44.86 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 27,232 | ||
| • Density | 1,572.20/sq mi (607.04/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
44691
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| Area code(s) | 330 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-86548 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1087163 | ||
| Website | https://www.woosteroh.com/ | ||
Wooster (say it like WUUST-er) is a city in northeastern Ohio, United States. It's the main city of Wayne County, Ohio. Wooster is about 50 miles (80 km) south of Cleveland. It's also about 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Akron and 30 miles (48 km) west of Canton.
In 2020, about 27,232 people lived in Wooster. This makes it the biggest city in Wayne County. It's also the center of the Wooster micropolitan area, which is a smaller city area. Wooster has the main office for the Wayne County Public Library. It's also home to the College of Wooster, a private college. In 2013, a magazine called fDi magazine said Wooster was one of the top 10 small cities in North America for business.
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History of Wooster
Wooster was started in 1808. Three people named John Bever, William Henry, and Joseph Larwill founded it. They named the city after David Wooster. He was a general who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Geography and Climate
Wooster covers about 16.36 square miles (42.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city is located along Killbuck Creek. This creek flows into the Walhonding River.
The ground under Wooster has rocks from a long time ago. These rocks are called the Cuyahoga Formation and the Logan Formation. They are full of fossils!
Wooster's Weather
Wooster has a changing climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here's a quick look at the weather:
| Climate data for Wooster Experiment Station, Ohio (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2021) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
76 (24) |
85 (29) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
99 (37) |
92 (33) |
80 (27) |
74 (23) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 58.2 (14.6) |
60.4 (15.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
79.3 (26.3) |
85.9 (29.9) |
90.5 (32.5) |
91.3 (32.9) |
90.1 (32.3) |
87.9 (31.1) |
79.5 (26.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
59.9 (15.5) |
92.3 (33.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.1 (1.7) |
38.4 (3.6) |
48.1 (8.9) |
61.3 (16.3) |
71.8 (22.1) |
80.1 (26.7) |
83.6 (28.7) |
82.3 (27.9) |
75.8 (24.3) |
63.6 (17.6) |
50.6 (10.3) |
39.8 (4.3) |
60.9 (16.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.7 (−2.9) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
37.8 (3.2) |
49.5 (9.7) |
59.9 (15.5) |
68.6 (20.3) |
72.1 (22.3) |
70.5 (21.4) |
63.6 (17.6) |
52.1 (11.2) |
41.1 (5.1) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
50.2 (10.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.2 (−7.7) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
37.7 (3.2) |
48.0 (8.9) |
57.0 (13.9) |
60.5 (15.8) |
58.8 (14.9) |
51.5 (10.8) |
40.5 (4.7) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
39.6 (4.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −2.6 (−19.2) |
2.3 (−16.5) |
10.1 (−12.2) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
32.8 (0.4) |
42.3 (5.7) |
49.8 (9.9) |
47.2 (8.4) |
38.4 (3.6) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
7.1 (−13.8) |
−5.0 (−20.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−21 (−29) |
−9 (−23) |
7 (−14) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
37 (3) |
36 (2) |
27 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
−2 (−19) |
−19 (−28) |
−24 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.59 (66) |
2.04 (52) |
2.98 (76) |
4.04 (103) |
4.53 (115) |
4.77 (121) |
4.41 (112) |
3.87 (98) |
3.58 (91) |
3.49 (89) |
2.96 (75) |
2.72 (69) |
41.98 (1,066) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.4 (24) |
7.0 (18) |
4.9 (12) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
5.4 (14) |
28.6 (73) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.7 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 13.4 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 12.7 | 141.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 7.6 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 5.2 | 24.3 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People of Wooster
The number of people living in Wooster has grown a lot over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 291 | — | |
| 1820 | 467 | 60.5% | |
| 1830 | 977 | 109.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,913 | 95.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,797 | 46.2% | |
| 1860 | 3,361 | 20.2% | |
| 1870 | 5,419 | 61.2% | |
| 1880 | 5,840 | 7.8% | |
| 1890 | 5,901 | 1.0% | |
| 1900 | 6,063 | 2.7% | |
| 1910 | 6,136 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 8,204 | 33.7% | |
| 1930 | 10,742 | 30.9% | |
| 1940 | 11,543 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 14,005 | 21.3% | |
| 1960 | 17,046 | 21.7% | |
| 1970 | 18,703 | 9.7% | |
| 1980 | 19,273 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 22,191 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 24,811 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 26,119 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 27,232 | 4.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 26,751 | 2.4% | |
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In 2011, most people in Wooster spoke English (93.3%). Some also spoke Spanish (2.4%) or German (1.3%).
Wooster's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 26,119 people living in Wooster. There were 10,733 households, which are groups of people living together. About 6,244 of these were families.
Most people in the city were White (91.2%). There were also African American (3.6%), Asian (1.9%), and other groups. About 2.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.5% of households had kids under 18. The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 2.86 people. The average age in Wooster was 37.3 years old.
Wooster's Economy
Wooster is home to many different businesses and companies. Several industrial companies have their main offices here. These include Wooster Brush, Seaman Corp., and Certified Angus Beef. Rubbermaid used to have its main office in Wooster. LuK, a German company that makes car parts, also has its North American office here.
Other big companies in Wooster are Frito-Lay, Akron Brass, and Daisy Brands. Wooster is also the world headquarters for Prentke Romich Company (PRC). This company makes special devices to help people communicate.
Wooster is also very focused on "education." It has the College of Wooster. It also has two parts of Ohio State University: the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). These places teach and do research about farming.
Farming is still very important in Wooster. The OARDC helps local farms with new ideas and knowledge. This is shown at the yearly Wayne County Fair in September. Many young people in Wooster join farming programs like 4-H. Also, many Amish farmers come to Wooster by horse-and-buggy to trade goods.
In 2013, Daisy Brand, which makes sour cream, said it would open a new factory in Wooster. This factory was planned to create at least 89 full-time jobs.
Because of its strong education and manufacturing, many new and creative companies have started in Wooster. These include Quasar Energy Group and ExpenseWire. Wooster also has a local food community called Local Roots. It's a year-round farmer's market for local products. Over 150 local farmers and producers sell their goods there.
Arts and Culture in Wooster
Wooster has a lively arts and culture scene. The Wayne Center for the Arts shows art from local artists. It also offers classes and puts on performances. The city also hosts the yearly Wayne County Fair.
The College of Wooster is home to the Ohio Light Opera. This is a professional opera group that performs light operas. They perform works by Gilbert and Sullivan, and other operettas from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Wooster Symphony Orchestra started in 1915. It's a team effort between the community and the College of Wooster. It's the second oldest orchestra that has been performing non-stop in Ohio.
Sports in Wooster
Wooster has been home to a few sports teams.
- The Wooster Warriors were a hockey team in the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League in 2007–2008.
- The Wooster Korn Kings were a minor league professional ice hockey team. They played in the All American Hockey League. Their home was the Alice Noble Ice Arena.
- The Wooster Oilers started playing at the Alice Noble Ice Arena in 2006. They play in the North American 3 Hockey League. They won the championship in 2009–2010. This team helps players move to higher levels of hockey.
Parks and Recreation
Wooster has many parks for outdoor fun.
- Wooster Memorial Park, also called Spangler Park, has 7 miles (11 km) of hiking trails. You can walk through woods, ravines, and open fields there.
- Christmas Run Park has playgrounds, covered picnic areas, and places to eat.
- Schellin Park has a skate park, a playground, and picnic spots.
- Oak Hill Park has picnic areas and paved walking paths.
- Freedlander Park has a swimming pool, basketball courts, picnic areas, and a pond.
The College of Wooster has a golf course, a bowling alley, and a sports center that are open to everyone. The Alice Noble Ice Arena is also in the city. It's an indoor ice skating and hockey place that's open all year. The Secrest Arboretum is a beautiful garden located at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.
Education in Wooster
Public schools in Wooster are run by the Wooster City School District. The district has:
- One preschool
- Four elementary schools (for grades K–4)
- One middle school (for grades 5–8)
- Wooster High School (for grades 8–12)
- Boys Village School, which is a special school for boys in grades 6 through 12.
Wooster is also a college town. It's home to the College of Wooster, which is a private college. It also has two parts of Ohio State University: the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). These are places where students learn about farming and do research.
Media in Wooster
Wooster has its own local news and media.
Newspapers
The city has a daily newspaper called The Daily Record. There's also a weekly paper called The Wooster Weekly News. Students at Wooster High School publish their own newspaper called The Wooster Blade'''''.
Magazines
Wooster has a local online magazine called WoosterGrapevine.com. It shares local news, events, photos, and other information about the city.
Transportation
Several main roads go through Wooster. These include U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 250. Also, Ohio State Route 3 and Ohio State Route 83 pass through the city center.
The Wayne County Airport (BJJ) helps businesses in the city with air travel. For regular passenger flights, the closest big airport is the Akron-Canton Airport.
Wooster also has a bus line with 21 stops to help people get around the city.
Famous People from Wooster
Many interesting people have lived in or are from Wooster. Here are some of them:
- Dan Auerbach (born 1979), a musician and guitarist.
- Jon Belmont (born 1952), a radio newscaster.
- David Berman (musician) (1967-2019), a musician.
- Lori Bettison-Varga (born 1962), a geologist and museum president.
- Marquise Blair, an NFL football player.
- US Representative George Bliss (1813–1868), a lawyer and politician.
- Vince Cellini (born 1959), a sports journalist.
- Dean Chance (1941-2015), a Major League Baseball pitcher who won an award.
- William Estabrook Chancellor (1867–1963), an author and history professor.
- Martha Chase (1927–2003), a biologist and geneticist.
- Clarence Childs (1883–1960), an Olympic medalist in hammer throw.
- Ginger Clark (1879–1943), a Major League Baseball player.
- Arthur Compton (1892–1962), a physicist and Nobel Prize winner.
- Karl Compton (1887–1954), a physicist.
- Hal Dean (1922–2011), a professional football player.
- John Dean (born 1938), a lawyer and White House Counsel.
- Edward Fenwick (1768–1832), a priest and college founder.
- David Fishelson (born 1956), a producer for theatre, film, and TV.
- Charles Follis (1879–1910), the first African-American to play professional football.
- Hollis Frampton (1936–1984), a filmmaker and photographer.
- Elizebeth Friedman (1892–1980), a cryptographer (code breaker).
- William H. Gass (born 1924), an author and educator.
- Stanley Gault (1926-2016), a CEO of big companies.
- Richard Gibbs, a musician.
- Guy Hecker (1856–1938), a Major League Baseball player.
- Sarah Hider (born 1991), Miss Ohio 2015.
- August Imgard (1828-1904), a German immigrant who helped bring the Christmas tree to the U.S.
- Philip Jameson (born 1941), a music professor.
- Duncan Jones, a film director and son of David Bowie.
- Josh Krajcik (born 1981), a musician and finalist on The X Factor.
- Jack Lengyel, a software executive and football coach.
- Roscoe C. McCulloch (1880–1958), a lawyer and politician.
- George Morgan (1924–1975), a country music singer.
- Bill Musselman (1940–2000), a basketball coach.
- Roger Peckinpaugh (1891–1977), a Major League Baseball player and manager.
- Jack Perkins (born 1933), a journalist.
- Bob Peterson (born 1961), an animator for Pixar.
- Joseph Banks Rhine (1895–1980), a psychologist.
- Dick Schafrath (1937-2021), a professional football player.
- John Sloane (1779–1856), an Ohio politician.
- James Stuart, founder of Ohio Light Opera.
- Lynn St. John (1876–1950), an athlete and basketball coach.
- Tyrell Sutton (born 1986), a football player.
- Oris Paxton Van Sweringen and Mantis James Van Sweringen (1879–1936 and 1881–1934), businessmen and railroad builders.
- Billy Uhl (born 1950), a motorcycle racer.
- Hal Varian (born 1947), an economist.
- John T. Walton (1946–2005), a businessman and son of Wal-Mart founder.
- Sidney Abram Weltmer (1858-1930), an author.
- Carl V. Weygandt (1988-1964), a Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
- Kaiser Wilhelm (1874–1936), a Major League Baseball player.
- John Howard Yoder (1927–1997), a Christian theologian.
Sister Cities
Wooster has one sister city, which means it has a special friendship with a city in another country:
See also
In Spanish: Wooster (Ohio) para niños
