North Ridgeville, Ohio
Encyclopedia
North Ridgeville,is a city located along the eastern border of Lorain County
, Ohio
, United States
. The city's population was 29,465 at the 2010 census. A west side suburb of Cleveland, North Ridgeville is the number 1 fastest growing city in the entire Greater Cleveland
area.
Located 8 miles (12,874.7 m) from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
, and 18 miles (28,968.1 m) west of downtown Cleveland
. North Ridgeville is the largest city in area, and the third largest city in population within Lorain County
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), of which 23.4 square miles (60.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.60%) is water.
North Ridgeville, is a part of the Cleveland
-Elyria
-Mentor
Metropolitan Statistical Area
which in 2000 ranked as the 23rd largest in the United States with 2,250,871 people. North Ridgeville is also part of the larger Cleveland
-Akron
-Elyria
Combined Statistical Area
, which in 2000 had a population of 2,945,831, and ranked as the country's 14th largest.
North Ridgeville's primary zip code is 44039.
Located in eastern Lorain County, along the Cuyahoga County border, it borders the following townships and municipalities:
of 2008, there were 28,153 people, 8,356 households, and 6,434 families residing in the city. The population density
was 955.8 people per square mile (369.1/km²). There were 8,587 housing units at an average density of 367.4 per square mile (141.9/km²). 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 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 High School
was named Ohio Lottery School of the Year for 2009-2010.
, U.S. Route 20
, Ohio State Route 10, Ohio State Route 83, and Ohio State Route 113. And just minutes away from I-90, and Ohio State Route 2.
(located in Cleveland, Ohio), and the Lorain County Regional Airport
is the nearest county airport.
Stations provide train transportation to the residents of North Ridgeville.
. The township was organized in 1813, and was originally a part of Cuyahoga County. In 1824 Cuyahoga County was reduced in size, thus creating Huron, Lake, and Lorain Counties. Ridgeville Township became part of Lorain County, and remained "Ridgeville Township" until 1958 when the township was incorporated into a city. However, the local post office was first called "North Ridgeville" in 1829.
Cahoon, Samuel C., House (added 1978) 38369 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville
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 6 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 2 bicentennial flags for City Hall. The Bicentennial Committee was renamed the North Ridgeville Corn Festival Committee in 1977.
Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio, and is considered to be a part of what is locally referred to as Greater Cleveland. As of the 2010 census, its population was 301,356. an increase from 284,664 in 2000...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
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. The city's population was 29,465 at the 2010 census. A west side suburb of Cleveland, North Ridgeville is the number 1 fastest growing city in the entire Greater Cleveland
Greater Cleveland
Greater Cleveland is a nickname for the metropolitan area surrounding Cleveland, Ohio and is part of what used to be the Connecticut Western Reserve.Northeast Ohio refers to a similar but substantially larger area as described below...
area.
Located 8 miles (12,874.7 m) from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public airport located nine miles southwest of the central business district of Cleveland, a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The airport lies just within the city limits of Cleveland...
, and 18 miles (28,968.1 m) west of downtown Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland is the central business district of the City of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Reinvestment in the area in the mid-1990s spurred a rebirth that continues to this day, with over $2 billion in residential and commercial developments slated for the area over the next few years...
. North Ridgeville is the largest city in area, and the third largest city in population within Lorain County
Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio, and is considered to be a part of what is locally referred to as Greater Cleveland. As of the 2010 census, its population was 301,356. an increase from 284,664 in 2000...
.
Geography
Located at 41°23′22"N 82°0′17"W (41.389546, -82.004605).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), of which 23.4 square miles (60.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.60%) is water.
North Ridgeville, is a part of the Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
-Elyria
Elyria, Ohio
-Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:...
-Mentor
Mentor, Ohio
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 . There were 19,301 housing units at an average density of 721.0 per square mile...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
United States metropolitan area
In the United States a metropolitan statistical area is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are not legally incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like...
which in 2000 ranked as the 23rd largest in the United States with 2,250,871 people. North Ridgeville is also part of the larger Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
-Akron
Akron, Ohio
Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
-Elyria
Elyria, Ohio
-Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:...
Combined Statistical Area
Combined Statistical Area
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, which in 2000 had a population of 2,945,831, and ranked as the country's 14th largest.
North Ridgeville's primary zip code is 44039.
Located in eastern Lorain County, along the Cuyahoga County border, it borders the following townships and municipalities:
- Avon, Lorain CountyAvon, Ohio-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,446 people, 4,088 households, and 3,143 families residing in the city. The population density was 548.4 people per square mile . There were 4,291 housing units at an average density of 205.6 per square mile...
- north - Westlake, Cuyahoga CountyWestlake, OhioWestlake is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 32,729 at the 2010 census. It is an affluent suburb of Cleveland, Ohio and is located 12 miles from Cleveland's downtown.-Geography:Westlake is located at...
- northeast - North Olmsted, Cuyahoga CountyNorth Olmsted, Ohio-Business:Moen Incorporated, a fixture and faucet company, is headquartered in North Olmsted. CommutAir, a regional airline, has its operations center in North Olmsted....
- east - Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga CountyOlmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, OhioOlmsted Township is a township located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the township had a population of 13,513. It is one of only two civil townships remaining in Cuyahoga County and the only Olmsted Township statewide....
- southeast - Columbia Township, Lorain County - southeast corner
- Eaton Township, Lorain CountyEaton Township, Lorain County, OhioEaton Township is one of the eighteen townships of Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 9,675 people in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- south - Elyria, Lorain CountyElyria, Ohio-Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:...
- west - Sheffield Village, Lorain CountySheffield, Ohio-Notable residents:* Lee Richmond - a 19th century major league baseball pitcher, was born in Sheffield....
- northwest corner
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2008, there were 28,153 people, 8,356 households, and 6,434 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 955.8 people per square mile (369.1/km²). There were 8,587 housing units at an average density of 367.4 per square mile (141.9/km²). 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
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 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
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, 8.5% 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 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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
Public Schools
The North Ridgeville City School District is managed by a directly elected school board. The North Ridgeville City School District has been rated "Excellent" by the Ohio Dept. of Education.- Early Childhood Learning Center at Fields Sweet Elementary School (Preschool Ages 3–5)
- North Ridgeville Education Center "ED Center" (Kindergarten)
- Lear North Elementary School (Grade 1)
- Liberty Elementary School (Grades 2-5)
- (Elizabeth) Wilcox Elementary School (Grades 2-5)
- North Ridgeville Middle School (NRMS) (Grades 6-8)
- North Ridgeville High SchoolNorth Ridgeville High SchoolNorth Ridgeville Senior High School is a public high school located within the North Ridgeville City School District. North Ridgeville Sr. High is located at 34600 Bainbridge Road in North Ridgeville, Ohio, 18 miles west of Cleveland's downtown.North Ridgeville High School was named the Ohio...
(NRHS) (Grades 9-12) - Lorain County Joint Vocational School, located in OberlinOberlin, OhioOberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, to the south and west of Cleveland. Oberlin is perhaps best known for being the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college and music conservatory with approximately 3,000 students...
North Ridgeville High School
North Ridgeville High School
North Ridgeville Senior High School is a public high school located within the North Ridgeville City School District. North Ridgeville Sr. High is located at 34600 Bainbridge Road in North Ridgeville, Ohio, 18 miles west of Cleveland's downtown.North Ridgeville High School was named the Ohio...
was named Ohio Lottery School of the Year for 2009-2010.
College and Universities
College and Universities located near North Ridgeville, Ohio.- Lorain County Community CollegeLorain County Community CollegeLorain County Community College is a community college located in the city of Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio, which is part of the Northeast Ohio region. It was visited by Barack Obama, the President of the United States, in January 2010....
Ridge Campus (Opening Fall 2012), North Ridgeville - Lorain County Community CollegeLorain County Community CollegeLorain County Community College is a community college located in the city of Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio, which is part of the Northeast Ohio region. It was visited by Barack Obama, the President of the United States, in January 2010....
Main Campus, ElyriaElyria, Ohio-Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:... - Ashland UniversityAshland UniversityAshland University is a mid-sized, private, non-profit university that is located in Ashland, Ohio.The University offers 73 undergraduate majors and nine pre-professional programs. The majors include toxicology/environmental science and entrepreneurship, which are unusual for an institution of its...
Center, ElyriaElyria, Ohio-Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:... - Oberlin CollegeOberlin CollegeOberlin College is a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio, noteworthy for having been the first American institution of higher learning to regularly admit female and black students. Connected to the college is the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the oldest continuously operating...
, OberlinOberlin, OhioOberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, to the south and west of Cleveland. Oberlin is perhaps best known for being the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college and music conservatory with approximately 3,000 students... - Ohio Business College, Sheffield VillageSheffield, Ohio-Notable residents:* Lee Richmond - a 19th century major league baseball pitcher, was born in Sheffield....
- University of PhoenixUniversity of PhoenixThe University of Phoenix is a for-profit institution of higher learning. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group Inc. which is publicly traded , an S&P 500 corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona...
- Westlake/Crocker Park Center, WestlakeWestlake, OhioWestlake is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 32,729 at the 2010 census. It is an affluent suburb of Cleveland, Ohio and is located 12 miles from Cleveland's downtown.-Geography:Westlake is located at... - Cuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga Community College is a two-year college in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Founded in 1962, Cuyahoga Community College is the oldest, and largest community college in Ohio with a Fall 2009 enrollment of 31,024. * http://www.tri-c.edu/news/Pages/20100823a.aspxIn August of 2010, the college reported...
- Westshore Campus, WestlakeWestlake, OhioWestlake is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 32,729 at the 2010 census. It is an affluent suburb of Cleveland, Ohio and is located 12 miles from Cleveland's downtown.-Geography:Westlake is located at... - Cuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga Community College is a two-year college in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Founded in 1962, Cuyahoga Community College is the oldest, and largest community college in Ohio with a Fall 2009 enrollment of 31,024. * http://www.tri-c.edu/news/Pages/20100823a.aspxIn August of 2010, the college reported...
- Western Campus, Parma HeightsParma Heights, OhioThere are seven council members serving at large. Every two years there is an election. Four positions are open. The top three candidates are each elected for a four-year term. The fourth candidate is awarded a two-year term.[Effective January 2008]... - Cuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga Community CollegeCuyahoga Community College is a two-year college in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Founded in 1962, Cuyahoga Community College is the oldest, and largest community college in Ohio with a Fall 2009 enrollment of 31,024. * http://www.tri-c.edu/news/Pages/20100823a.aspxIn August of 2010, the college reported...
- Corporate College West, WestlakeWestlake, OhioWestlake is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 32,729 at the 2010 census. It is an affluent suburb of Cleveland, Ohio and is located 12 miles from Cleveland's downtown.-Geography:Westlake is located at... - Remington CollegeRemington CollegeRemington College is an affiliated group of privately owned non-profit post-secondary educational institutions. Remington Colleges, Inc. operates 20 campuses in several US states. Some of the affiliated institutions have been in operation since the 1940s. It is a for-profit college...
- Cleveland West Campus, North OlmstedNorth Olmsted, Ohio-Business:Moen Incorporated, a fixture and faucet company, is headquartered in North Olmsted. CommutAir, a regional airline, has its operations center in North Olmsted.... - ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute is a for-profit technical institute with over 130 campuses in 38 states of the United States. ITT Tech is owned and operated by ITT Educational Services, Inc. , a publicly traded company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. ITT Educational Services, Inc...
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, BereaBerea, Ohio- History :The first European settlers were originally from Connecticut. Berea fell within Connecticut's Western Reserve and was surveyed and divided into townships and ranges by one Gideon Granger, a gentleman who served as Postmaster General under President Thomas Jefferson... - Cleveland State UniversityCleveland State UniversityCleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
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Highways
North Ridgeville is served by many highways, including I-80 (The Ohio Turnpike), the Outerbelt South Freeway Interstate 480 (Ohio)Interstate 480 (Ohio)
Interstate 480 is a loop highway that connects the Ohio Turnpike with suburban Cleveland, Ohio. The highway is officially designated the Outerbelt South Freeway, but it is rarely referred to by that name....
, U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 20 is an east–west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies, US 20 is a coast-to-coast route. Spanning , it is the longest road in the United States, and the route sparsely parallels Interstate 90...
, Ohio State Route 10, Ohio State Route 83, and Ohio State Route 113. And just minutes away from I-90, and Ohio State Route 2.
Airports
The general airport for North Ridgeville is the Cleveland Hopkins International AirportCleveland Hopkins International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public airport located nine miles southwest of the central business district of Cleveland, a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The airport lies just within the city limits of Cleveland...
(located in Cleveland, Ohio), and the Lorain County Regional Airport
Lorain County Regional Airport
Lorain County Regional Airport is a public use airport in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It is owned by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners and is located six nautical miles south of the Lorain/Elyria metropolitan area...
is the nearest county airport.
Train
The Elyria, and Cleveland AmtrakAmtrak
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Stations provide train transportation to the residents of North Ridgeville.
History
Ridgeville Township was first settled in May, 1810, by settlers from Waterbury, ConnecticutWaterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, on the Naugatuck River, 33 miles southwest of Hartford and 77 miles northeast of New York City...
. The township was organized in 1813, and was originally a part of Cuyahoga County. In 1824 Cuyahoga County was reduced in size, thus creating Huron, Lake, and Lorain Counties. Ridgeville Township became part of Lorain County, and remained "Ridgeville Township" until 1958 when the township was incorporated into a city. However, the local post office was first called "North Ridgeville" in 1829.
On the National Register of Historic Places
North Ridgeville Olde Towne Hall 36119 Center Ridge Rd., North RidgevilleCahoon, Samuel C., House (added 1978) 38369 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville
Corn Festival
In the June 2002 issue of Cleveland Magazine, the North Ridgeville Corn Festival was voted the best festival in Northeast Ohio.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 6 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 2 bicentennial flags for City Hall. The Bicentennial Committee was renamed the North Ridgeville Corn Festival Committee in 1977.
Parks & Recreation
North Ridgeville is home to many wonderful parks, and recreation complexes.- Sandy Ridge Reservation
- South Central Park
- Frontier Park
- Palmer Field
- Shady Drive Complex
- Soccer Complex
- Victory Park Ohio
Notable residents
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fame grew up here. - US Chess Grandmaster Jason Bokar grew up here.
- Charles Hobaugh graduated from North Ridgeville High School and is now an astronaut
- Jessica Halter, who got arrested for underage consumption at the high school's 2010 Prom after arriving drunk and spewing a bloody ball of spit at an officer. She was subsequently featured in Perez Hilton's Mugshot Hall of Fame.
- Erica Baughman-Burkholder, Jello Wrestling Champ 2003 for the Northwest Ohio district champs.