Orwell, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Orwell is a village in Ashtabula County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 1,519 at the 2000 census. It is the birthplace of General Adna Chaffee
, and of Russell Allen, as of 2006 the oldest living American Olympic cyclist.
Orwell is also the location of the King Training Camp, owned by boxing promoter Don King. The facility, housed on State Route 45
South, often features famous boxers as well as up-and-coming fighters under King's promotional umbrella. In May 2006, the KTC hosted former undisputed welterweight champion Cory Spinks
as he trained for his comeback fight against another Don King-backed fighter, IBF super welterweight champ Roman Karmazin
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,519 people, 618 households, and 378 families residing in the village. The population density
was 913.0 people per square mile (353.3/km²). There were 660 housing units at an average density of 396.7 per square mile (153.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.98% White, 1.25% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.46% from other races
, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. 20.6% were of German
, 12.8% Irish
, 9.7% English
, 8.7% Polish
, 8.3% American
, 7.1% Italian and 5.7% Hungarian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 618 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples
living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $33,214, and the median income for a family was $41,705. Males had a median income of $31,851 versus $22,237 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $16,160. About 7.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
, Grand Valley Middle School, and Grand Valley Elementary School. These schools serve the students of Hartsgrove, Orwell, Rome, Colebrook, and Windsor townships in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Some students may also have North Bloomfield, Lenox, Rock Creek, or New Lyme zip codes or telephone exchanges.
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 101,497, its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish"....
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,519 at the 2000 census. It is the birthplace of General Adna Chaffee
Adna Chaffee
Adna Romanza Chaffee was a General in the United States Army. Chaffee took part in the American Civil War and Indian Wars, played a key role in the Spanish-American War, and was instrumental in crushing the Boxer Rebellion in China...
, and of Russell Allen, as of 2006 the oldest living American Olympic cyclist.
Orwell is also the location of the King Training Camp, owned by boxing promoter Don King. The facility, housed on State Route 45
Ohio State Route 45
State Route 45 is a north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at the State Route 7/State Route 39 concurrency in Wellsville, and its northern terminus is at State Route 531 about west of Ashtabula.-History:*1924 – Original...
South, often features famous boxers as well as up-and-coming fighters under King's promotional umbrella. In May 2006, the KTC hosted former undisputed welterweight champion Cory Spinks
Cory Spinks
Corey Spinks is a professional boxer. He is a former IBF Light middleweight champion, and a former Undisputed Welterweight Champion....
as he trained for his comeback fight against another Don King-backed fighter, IBF super welterweight champ Roman Karmazin
Roman Karmazin
Roman Alexandrovich Karmazin is the former IBF Light Middleweight champion of the world. He is a Russian boxer who has defeated Keith Holmes and Kassim Ouma. He suffered his first loss in 2002, a twelve-round decision against Javier Castillejo of Spain in Castiliejo's hometown.Karmazin currently...
.
Geography
Orwell is located at 41°31′54"N 80°51′34"W (41.531648, -80.859488).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 village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,519 people, 618 households, and 378 families residing in the village. 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 913.0 people per square mile (353.3/km²). There were 660 housing units at an average density of 396.7 per square mile (153.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.98% White, 1.25% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.46% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. 20.6% 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....
, 12.8% 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...
, 9.7% 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...
, 8.7% Polish
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
, 8.3% American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, 7.1% Italian and 5.7% Hungarian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 618 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% 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, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $33,214, and the median income for a family was $41,705. Males had a median income of $31,851 versus $22,237 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 village was $16,160. About 7.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Public schools
Orwell is served by Grand Valley High SchoolGrand Valley High School (Orwell, Ohio)
Grand Valley High School is a public high school in Orwell, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Grand Valley Local Schools district. Its mascot is the Mustang and the colors are blue and white. It serves the students of Hartsgrove, Orwell, Rome, Colebrook, and Windsor townships in Ashtabula...
, Grand Valley Middle School, and Grand Valley Elementary School. These schools serve the students of Hartsgrove, Orwell, Rome, Colebrook, and Windsor townships in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Some students may also have North Bloomfield, Lenox, Rock Creek, or New Lyme zip codes or telephone exchanges.