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Fairlawn, Ohio

Coordinates: 41°07′36″N 81°37′20″W / 41.12667°N 81.62222°W / 41.12667; -81.62222
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Fairlawn, Ohio
City
Fairlawn City Hall
Fairlawn City Hall
Flag of Fairlawn, Ohio
Flag
Official seal of Fairlawn, Ohio
Seal
Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
Coordinates: 41°07′36″N 81°37′20″W / 41.12667°N 81.62222°W / 41.12667; -81.62222
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountySummit
Area
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 • Total
4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2)
 • Land4.57 sq mi (11.82 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
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1,030 ft (310 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,710
 • Estimate 
(2023)[3]
7,682
 • Density1,688.94/sq mi (652.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
44313, 44333, 44334, 44398
Area code(s)330, 234
FIPS code39-26166[4]
GNIS feature ID2394734[2]
Websitehttp://www.cityoffairlawn.com/

Fairlawn is a city in western Summit County, Ohio, United States, and a suburb of Akron. The population was 7,710 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.

History

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Fairlawn was incorporated as Fairlawn Village in 1960.[5] It became a city when its population reached 6,200 in the 1970 census.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.49 square miles (11.63 km2), of which 4.48 square miles (11.60 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19706,102—
19806,1000.0%
19905,779−5.3%
20007,30726.4%
20107,4371.8%
20207,7103.7%
2023 (est.)7,682[3]−0.4%
Sources:[4][7][8]

2010 census

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As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 7,437 people, 3,219 households, and 1,978 families living in the city. The population density was 1,660.0 inhabitants per square mile (640.9/km2). There were 3,455 housing units at an average density of 771.2 per square mile (297.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.1% White, 11.0% African American, 4.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 3,219 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

Of the city's population over the age of 25, 51.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.[10]

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 7,307 people, 2,986 households, and 1,976 families living in the city. The population density was 1,649.7 inhabitants per square mile (637.0/km2). There were 3,141 housing units at an average density of 709.1 per square mile (273.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.81% White, 6.12% African American, 0.07% Native American, 3.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 2,986 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,180, and the median income for a family was $78,947. Males had a median income of $56,303 versus $35,136 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,927. About 0.6% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairlawn, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Macedonia To Pick Officials May 8". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. November 24, 1961. p. 13. Retrieved March 3, 2019. Norton and Fairlawn were incorporated in 1960 while Reminderville was formed in 1955 from a small part of Twinsburg Twp.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  7. ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  8. ^ "Fairlawn city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  10. ^ "Fairlawn (City) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2014.

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