Strongsville, Ohio

Strongsville, Ohio
City

North side of Strongsville's Town Square

Seal
Nickname(s): Crossroads of the Nation

Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.

Location of Ohio in the United States
Coordinates: 41°18′46″N 81°49′55″W / 41.31278°N 81.83194°W / 41.31278; -81.83194Coordinates: 41°18′46″N 81°49′55″W / 41.31278°N 81.83194°W / 41.31278; -81.83194
Country United States
State Ohio
County Cuyahoga
Township created 1818
Village created 1923
Incorporated 1961
Government
 • Type Mayor-council
 • Mayor Thomas Perciak (R)[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 24.64 sq mi (63.82 km2)
 • Land 24.63 sq mi (63.79 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.04%
Elevation 932 ft (284.07 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 44,750
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 44,620
 • Density 1,816.9/sq mi (701.5/km2)
  census
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Zip code 44136, 44149
Area code(s) 440
FIPS code 39-75098 [5]
GNIS feature ID 1065396 [6]
Website strongsville.org

Strongsville is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, and a suburb of Cleveland. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 44,750. The city's nickname 'Crossroads of the Nation,' originated from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) intersecting with the Southwestern Electric Line that connected Cleveland and Wooster, Ohio. [7] As the railroad line ceased operation in 1931, the motto and city seal have been adapted to reflect the modern day intersection of Interstate 71 and the Ohio Turnpike. [8]

History

Strongsville officially became a township on February 25, 1818, a village in 1923, and was ultimately designated a city in 1961. Founded by settlers arriving in the newly purchased Connecticut Western Reserve, the city was named after John Stoughton Strong, the group's leader. Many of the main streets in the city are named after other principal figures and landowners from the city's history, e.g. Howe, Drake, Shurmer, Whitney.[9]

In the mid-19th century, the Pomeroy House, then called The Homestead, was a stop on the underground railroad. Alanson Pomeroy, the home owner and a prominent Strongsville resident, concealed runaway slaves on his property. From this residence in Strongsville, the runaway slaves were taken to boats on Rocky River for passage to Canada.[10]

In 1853, John D. Rockefeller's family moved to Strongsville. At the time, Rockfeller was only a child.[11]

On April 11, 1965, an F4 tornado hit Strongsville; see Palm Sunday tornado outbreak of 1965.

Geography

Strongsville is located at 41°18′46″N 81°49′55″W / 41.31278°N 81.83194°W / 41.31278; -81.83194 (41.312752, -81.831976).[12]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.64 square miles (63.82 km2), of which 24.63 square miles (63.79 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2] The east branch of the Rocky River enters Strongsville from North Royalton and exits into Berea. Valley Parkway parallels the river's northwesterly course. This portion of the Cleveland Metroparks, named Mill Stream Run, includes Bonnie Park and Ranger Lake. Abutting the Rocky River, the recreation area offers visitors a pavilion, picnicking facilities, two small ponds, and several sport fields. Bonnie Park serves as a hub for hiking, bridle, and paved multi-purpose trails.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19301,349—
19402,21664.3%
19503,50458.1%
19608,504142.7%
197015,18278.5%
198028,57788.2%
199035,30823.6%
200043,85824.2%
201044,7502.0%
Sources:[13][14][15][5][16]

The median income for a household in the city was $68,660, and the median income for a family was $76,964 (these figures had risen to $79,715 and $90,870 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[17]). Males had a median income of $54,988 versus $33,129 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,722. About 1.3% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Of the city's population over the age of 25, 41.6% held a bachelor's degree or higher.[18]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 44,750 people, 17,659 households, and 12,563 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,816.9 inhabitants per square mile (701.5/km2). There were 18,476 housing units at an average density of 750.1 per square mile (289.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 1.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 4.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 17,659 households of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 43,858 people, 16,209 households, and 12,383 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,779.6 people per square mile (687.2/km²). There were 16,863 housing units at an average density of 684.2 per square mile (264.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.18% White, 1.26% African American, 0.05% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 16,209 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

Government

The current mayor, Thomas Perciak, was elected in November 2003 following the death of longtime mayor Walter F. Ehrnfelt on May 25, 2003.

Education

A staff of over 250 teachers at Strongsville High School serves well over 2,750 students in grades 9 through 12. Center and Albion middle schools (serving 7th and 8th graders) are about 75 and 40 years old, respectively. The city's seven elementary schools serve pre-kindergarten through 6th grade: Chapman, Drake, Kinsner, Muraski, Surrarrer, Whitney, and Zellers. With Strongsville's younger student population on the decline, an eighth elementary school, Allen, recently closed its doors. A private Catholic school, St. Joseph and John's, serves children through the 8th grade. In 2012, citizens approved a bond issue for $81 million. The bond money will be used to build a new middle school, combining Center and Albion middle schools, renovations to the high school, technology upgrades to the elementary schools, and renovations to the preschool.[19]

School name Address School mascot Grades
Strongsville High School 20025 Lunn Road Mustangs 9th - 12th Grade
Albion Middle School 11109 Webster Road Mustangs 7th & 8th Grade
Center Middle School 13200 Pearl Road Mustangs 7th & 8th Grade
Chapman Elementary 13883 Drake Road Chargers K-6th Grade
Drake Elementary 20566 Albion Road Bees K-6th Grade
Kinsner Elementary 19091 Waterford Parkway Cobras K-6th Grade
Muraski Elementary 20270 Royalton Road Wildcats K-6th Grade
Surrarrer Elementary 9306 Priem Road Roadrunners K-6th Grade
Whitney Elementary 13548 Whitney Road Bears K-6th Grade
Zellers Elementary 18199 Cook Avenue Zonkers K-6th Grade

Points of interest

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ Exner, Rich (16 November 2013). "Democrats outnumber Republicans as mayors in Cuyahoga County, 39-14". Cleveland.com. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. 1 2 3 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ↑ http://www.cleveland.com/strongsville/index.ssf/2013/08/strongsville_a_strong_communit.html
  8. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/CityofStrongsville/info/?tab=page_info
  9. ↑ "Atlas of Cuyahoga County, Ohio". Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: G. M. Hopkins Company. 1914. pp. 50 (on page 41). Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  10. ↑ "Ohio History Central http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=3452
  11. ↑ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/timeline/rockefellers/
  12. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  13. ↑ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  14. ↑ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  15. ↑ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  16. ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  17. ↑ Strongville, OH. United States Census Bureau.
  18. ↑ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3975098.html
  19. ↑ http://www.cleveland.com/strongsville/index.ssf/2012/06/strongsville_school_board_oks.html
  20. ↑ http://www.crainsclevelandbusiness.com/article/20110912/FREE/110909854#
  21. ↑ http://www.bridges-covered.com/ohio_ne.html

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