North Ridgeville, Ohio | |
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Coordinates: 41°23′22″N82°0′17″W / 41.38944°N 82.00472°W Coordinates: 41°23′22″N82°0′17″W / 41.38944°N 82.00472°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Lorain |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kevin Corcoran (R) [1] |
Area | |
• Total | 23.60 sq mi (61.12 km2) |
• Land | 23.44 sq mi (60.72 km2) |
• Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 35,280 |
• Density | 1,504.99/sq mi (581.07/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 44039 |
Area code | 440 |
FIPS code | 39-56966 [4] |
GNIS feature ID | 1065174 [3] |
Website | www |
North Ridgeville is a city located along the eastern border of Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The city's population was 35,280 as of the 2020 census. A part of the Cleveland metropolitan area, North Ridgeville is the fastest-growing city in northern Ohio. [5] It has been ranked the 13th safest city in the United States and the safest in Ohio. [6]
Located 8 miles (13 km) from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and 18 miles (29 km) west of downtown Cleveland, North Ridgeville is the third-largest city in Lorain County and the 37th most populous city in Ohio. North Ridgeville is home to a 350,000 square foot Riddell Sports Group production and distribution center, where National Football League and NCAA helmets and pads are produced. It is also home to a campus of Lorain County Community College and a branch of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
The first settlement of what is now North Ridgeville was made in 1810. [7] The village was named for a ridge near the original town site. [7]
The former North Ridgeville Town Hall and Samuel C. Cahoon House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
North Ridgeville is located in Northeast Ohio at 41°23′22″N82°0′17″W / 41.38944°N 82.00472°W (41.389546, -82.004605). [8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 23.58 square miles (61.07 km2), of which 23.44 square miles (60.71 km2) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) is water. [9]
The city of North Ridgeville has a post office, with the zip code of 44039. This zip code covers most of the city. Some sections of the city use zip codes 44035, 44011 and 44044.[ citation needed ].
Located in eastern Lorain County, it borders the following municipalities and townships:
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 8,057 | — | |
1970 | 13,152 | 63.2% | |
1980 | 21,237 | 61.5% | |
1990 | 21,564 | 1.5% | |
2000 | 22,338 | 3.6% | |
2010 | 29,465 | 31.9% | |
2020 | 35,280 | 19.7% | |
2021 (est.) | 36,240 | 2.7% | |
Sources: [4] [10] [11] [12] |
As of the census [13] of 2010, there were 29,465 people, 11,500 households, and 8,486 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,257.0 inhabitants per square mile (485.3/km2). There were 12,109 housing units at an average density of 516.6 per square mile (199.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 11,500 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 22,338 people, 8,356 households, and 6,434 families residing in the city. The population density was 369.1/km2 (955.8/mi2). There were 8,587 housing units at an average density of 141.9/km2 (367.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.36% White, 0.86% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.
There were 8,356 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,482, and the median income for a family was $61,621. Males had a median income of $42,634 versus $27,379 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,971. About 2.3% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
North Ridgeville is home to the North Ridgeville Corn Festival. The history started when the Bicentennial Committee for the City of North Ridgeville was formed in 1975 to celebrate the upcoming United States bicentennial in 1976. The first festival ran six hours and featured 13 booths around the North Ridgeville Middle School track. The proceeds were donated to the library to assist with the cost of relocating it from the old Lawson's store area the Olde Town Hall building across the street. The next year, in 1976, in addition to celebrating the bicentennial, the festival was held in honor Harold Sweet, a sweet corn grower in North Ridgeville, for all that he did for the youth and citizens of the city. The proceeds from this festival were donated to purchase trees for the then new Bainbridge Extension, along with two bicentennial flags for City Hall. The Bicentennial Committee was renamed the North Ridgeville Corn Festival Committee in 1977. [14]
North Ridgeville has a public library, a branch of the Lorain Public Library. [15]
The North Ridgeville City School District is managed by a directly elected school board. The district was given a mediocre report card by the Ohio Department of Education for the years 2015–16. It had a grade of F for "Gap Closing" as well as "K-3 Literacy", while receiving a B for "Graduation Rate". [16] [ needs update ]
Public primary and intermediate schools include:
There is also the Ranger High Tech Academy for STEM students grades 2 through 12.
Public high schools include:
In November 2013, the citizens of North Ridgeville passed a bond issue for the replacement of the North Ridgeville Middle School, Elizabeth Wilcox Elementary, and the Rangers Stadium. The new Rangers Stadium was completed by mid-2016, the inaugural football game took place on September 2, 2016. [17] The North Ridgeville Academic Center, for grades 3–8, and the new stadium has been constructed on the property adjacent to the current North Ridgeville High School, on Bainbridge Road. [18]
Private schools include:
Lorain County Community College, which is based in nearby Elyria, operates the University Partnership Ridge Campus in eastern North Ridgeville, adjacent to Interstate 480.
North Ridgeville is served by many highways, including I-80 (Ohio Turnpike), the Outerbelt South Freeway Interstate 480 (Ohio), U.S. Route 20, Ohio State Route 10, Ohio State Route 83, and Ohio State Route 113.
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