Mentor, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 50,278 people, 18,797 households, and 14,229 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,878.2 people per square mile (725.2/km²). There were 19,301 housing units at an average density of 721.0 per square mile (278.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.30% Caucasian, 0.64% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.19% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races
, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population. 19.8% were of German
, 15.1% Italian, 13.1% Irish
, 8.8% English
, 6.5% Polish
, 5.5% Slovene and 5.4% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 18,797 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples
living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% 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 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,230, and the median income for a family was $65,322. Males had a median income of $44,021 versus $31,025 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,592. About 1.8% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
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Census
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of 2000, there were 50,278 people, 18,797 households, and 14,229 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,878.2 people per square mile (725.2/km²). There were 19,301 housing units at an average density of 721.0 per square mile (278.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.30% Caucasian, 0.64% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.19% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population. 19.8% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 15.1% Italian, 13.1% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 8.8% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
, 6.5% Polish
Poles
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, 5.5% Slovene and 5.4% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 18,797 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% 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 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,230, and the median income for a family was $65,322. Males had a median income of $44,021 versus $31,025 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $24,592. About 1.8% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- James A. Garfield, Twentieth President of the United States of America
- Jim TresselJim TresselJames Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
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Football Coach (2001-2010) - Ricky StanziRicky Stanzi-Kansas City Chiefs:Stanzi was selected with the 135th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Stanzi is second quarterback behind Tyler Palko. Regular starter Matt Cassel was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season.-External links:***...
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Quarterback (2007–2010) - Bob HallenBob HallenRobert Joseph Hallen is a former American football player. He played high school football at Mentor High School where he was honorable mention all-state his senior season. He was a four year starter at Kent State University while starting 44 consecutive games...
, NFL Football Player - Joe JureviciusJoe JureviciusJoseph Michael Jurevicius is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State....
, NFL Football Player - Frank Urankar, II, Pro-Wrestler ("Blackhammer")
- Dustin KirbyDustin KirbyDustin Kirby is an American football defender who last played for Real Salt Lake.-Youth:Born and raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, Kirby played on the Impact team of the from 1994 through 2003...
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Soccer Player - Dan RyczekDan RyczekDaniel Stanley Ryczek is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Los Angeles Rams. He played college football at the University of Virginia and was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1971 NFL...
, NFL Football Player - Paul RyczekPaul RyczekPaul Andrew Ryczek The son of Stanley J. Ryczek and Helen Gorman Ryczek . He was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, the New Orleans Saints, and the Philadelphia Eagles...
, NFL Football Player - Robyn Haines, Michigan this Morning News Anchor
- Katie SpotzKatie SpotzKatie Spotz is an American adventurer who became the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, departing from Dakar, Senegal on January 3, 2010, and landing in Guyana on March 14, 2010...
, endurance rower - Jennifer Schefft, bachelorette in Season 3 in the The BacheloretteThe BacheloretteThe Bachelorette is a spin-off of the American competitive reality dating game show The Bachelor. In its January 2003 debut on ABC, the first season featured Trista Rehn, the runner-up date from the first season of The Bachelor, offering the opportunity for Rehn to choose a husband among 25 bachelors...
- Pete Jobling, Star kicker at Mentor High
Schools
Mentor Public SchoolsElementary Schools:
- Bellflower Elementary
- Brentmoor Elementary
- Fairfax Elementary
- James A. Garfield Elementary
- Hopkins Elementary
- Lake Elementary
- Sterling Morton Elementary
- Orchard Hollow Elementary
- Dale R. Rice Elementary
Middle Schools:
- Memorial Middle School
- Ridge Middle School
- Shore Middle School
Special Needs Schools:
- CARES
High Schools:
- Mentor High School
- Private Schools:
- Lake Catholic High SchoolLake Catholic High SchoolLake Catholic High School is located in Mentor, Ohio, an eastern suburb of Cleveland at 6733 Reynolds Rd. . Lake Catholic High School is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Founded in 1970, its first class graduated in 1974. In 2009, 100% of its graduates continued their education at 36...
- Mentor Christian School (K-12)
- St.Marys Mentor (K-8)
- Mentor Heritage Christian Academy (K-12)
Churches
Assemblies of God:- Lakeshore Assembly of God
Baptist:
- Mentor Baptist Church
- Trinity Baptist Church
Catholic:
- St. Bede the Venerable
- St. Gabriel (actually in Concord Township, Lake County, OhioConcord Township, Lake County, OhioConcord Township is one of the five townships of Lake County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 15,828 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the center of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities:...
) - St. Mary of the Assumption
- St. John Vianney
Jewish:
- Temple Am Shalom
Lutheran:
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
- Advent Lutheran
- Faith Lutheran Church
Methodist:
- Mentor United Methodist
- Mentor Plains United Methodist
Non-Denominational
- Abundant Joy Church
- Grace Church of Mentor
- Prince of Peace
- Holy Spirit of the Mighty Savior Christ Our Lord