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Avon Lake is a city in northeastern
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, United States, located on the southern shore of
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about 17 miles west of
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. The population was 25,206 at the 2020 Census. It is part of the
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.


History

Avon Lake was first settled in the 17th century and was, along with Avon, Bay Village, and Westlake, inhabited by the
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. After the war with the
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in 1656 ended the peoples were largely dispersed or integrated into Iroquois society. The area was then sparsely populated until the
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and
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migrated into the area in 1700. The first European settlement in the area was founded in 1786 by
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. The
Northwest Indian war The Northwest Indian War (1786–1795), also known by other names, was an armed conflict for control of the Northwest Territory fought between the United States and a united group of Native American nations known today as the Northwestern ...
resulted in the Indians in the area giving up all land East of Cuyahoga river in the
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. Undoubtedly this was the start of European contact with the peoples in Avon lake, who now found themselves in the
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. Any remaining Indian claims to their land were removed after the 1818 Treaty of St. Mary’s. Noah Davis, the first lakeshore dweller, arrived in Avon lake in 1812 and lived in a three-sided cabin near the present-day intersection of Lake and Moore Roads for about a year. Wilbur Cahoon, owner of the land, encountered Davis and moved farther south (on Davis' advice) in the French Creek precinct where it was not as marshy but more fitting for farming, in 1814. In 1818,
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drew new boundaries, splitting the former entity into two. The west part was Troy Township and the east part was Dover Township. Adam Miller and his family arrived in the following year, and the family has been here ever since. The Millers and others who followed mostly cleared land, sawed timber, and built ships in nearby Black River (eventually renamed Lorain), however Avon Lake's shorelines also had a number of sawmills and shipyards. In 1822, Lorain County was formed. Troy Township was renamed "Avon Township" by petition in 1824. In 1915, Avon Lake separated from the rest of the Township of Avon to form the Township of Avon Lake. In 1960, Avon Lake was granted the status of a city. Avon Lake became a qualified
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as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1993.


Geography

Avon Lake is located at (41.501595, -82.006309). According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of , all land. Avon Lake is located on
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.


Demographics


2010 census

As of the
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of 2010, there were 22,581 people, 8,900 households, and 6,321 families residing in the city. The
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was . There were 9,411 housing units at an average density of . There were 8,900 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were
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living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 41.9 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. Of the city's population over the age of 25, 49.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.


2000 census

As of the
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of 2000, there were 18,145 people, 6,711 households, and 5,133 families residing in the city. The
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was 1,630.0 people per square mile (629.5/km2). There were 6,934 housing units at an average density of 622.9 per square mile (240.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.31%
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, 0.45%
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, 0.16% Native American, 0.96%
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, 0.04%
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, 0.25% from
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, and 0.83% from two or more races.
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or
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of any race were 1.25% of the population. There were 6,711 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were
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living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.14. In the city the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $65,988, and the median income for a family was $76,603 (these figures had risen to $78,703 and $98,309 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $57,294 versus $32,458 for females. The
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for the city was $32,336. About 3.0% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the
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, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.


Economy

Avon Lake is host to a number of industrial companies, including facilities for
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,
PolyOne Corporation Avient Corporation is a global manufacturer of specialized polymer materials headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio. Its products include thermoplastic compounds, plastic colorants and additives, thermoplastic resins, vinyl resins, thermoplastic compo ...
, Western Enterprises, and
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.


Recreation

Approximately 220 acres (0.9 km2) is designated for parks and playgrounds. Avon Lake operates six community parks: Bleser Park, Miller Road Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Weiss Field, Walker Road Park, and Bicentennial Park. Other neighborhood parks managed by the city include Belle Road Park, Inwood Park, Overlook Park, Resatar Park, and Sunset Park, each with adjoining bike trails to promote easy residential access and outdoor recreation. The city also operates the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center, which was rebuilt in 2010. The new facility includes a splash ground, lazy river, regulation lanes, three water slides, and zero-depth entry. The facility is open to residents and guests of residents. The city enforces a curfew, for ages 12 and under: 10:00pm, for ages 13 to 15: 11:00pm, and for ages 16 to 17: 1:00am.


Education

All public schools in the city are a part of Avon Lake City Schools. There are four public elementary schools: * Eastview Elementary School (Kindergarten - 4th grade) * Erieview Elementary School (Kindergarten - 4th grade) * Redwood Elementary School (Kindergarten - 4th grade) * Westview Elementary School (Kindergarten - 4th grade) and three upper-level schools: * Troy Intermediate School (5th - 6th grade) * Learwood Middle School (7th - 8th grade) *
Avon Lake High School Avon Lake High School (ALHS) is a public high school located in Avon Lake, Ohio, west of Cleveland. It serves grades 9–12. It is part of the Avon Lake City School District. Academics ALHS achieved "excellent" ratings on the Ohio State Report ...
(9th - 12th grade) The district was awarded the status of Excellent with Distinction by the Ohio Department of Education for 8 years in a row. In 2015, Avon Lake High School was listed 170th in the country in
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's Top 500 U.S. High Schools with a graduation rate of 100% and a 95.9% college-bound rate. There is also a Catholic parochial school, St. Joseph's, that offers grades Kindergarten through 8.


Library

Avon Lake is home to Avon Lake Public Library. The library was first established in January 1931 by a Board of Trustees as appointed by the Avon Lake Village Council and mayor. The opening budget was $1,000 and the first book purchased for the collection was Penrod by Booth Tarkington. Today, the Avon Lake Public Library circulates over 620,000 items with a general fund of $2.9 million.


Notable people

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, first base coach and former catcher (Cleveland Indians). *
Tom Batiuk Thomas Martin Batiuk (born March 14, 1947) is an American comic strip creator, best known for his long-running newspaper strip '' Funky Winkerbean''. Career Born in Akron, Ohio, Batiuk attended Kent State University, from which he graduated in ...
,
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, best known for his long-running newspaper strip '' Funky Winkerbean''. * Ed Bettridge, former linebacker for the
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. *
Nathan Brannen Nathan "Nate" Brannen (born 8 September 1982) is a Canadian retired middle-distance runner from Cambridge, Ontario, who competed at three Summer Olympics: 2008, 2012 and 2016. Brannen is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He is affiliated ...
,
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who competed at three Summer Olympics. *
Jock Callander William Darren "Jock" Callander (born April 23, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, and current front office executive, part-time assistant coach, and TV analyst for the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League. Ca ...
, Hockey Player (1978–2000) for the
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(NHL),
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(IHL), and other professional hockey teams. *
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, former left fielder for the
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. * Larry Cox (Amnesty International), former executive director of
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, Playboy Playmate of the Year 2004. *
Anne E. DeChant Anne E. DeChant is an American rock singer/songwriter/guitarist based in the Cleveland area. Her career began with the band Odd Girl Out in the early 1990s before releasing her first solo project in 1996. History DeChant grew up in Avon Lake, Oh ...
, singer/songwriter/guitarist. *
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, wide receiver for the
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. * Angela Funovits, mentalist/illusionist and star of NBC's ''
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, wrestler who received a silver medal in the
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. * Anthony Gonzalez, wide receiver for the
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, U.S. Representative (R-Ohio, 16th District). *
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, former pitcher for the
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. *
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. * Tom Hamilton, radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Guardians. *
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, former center for the
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. * Jack Kahl, businessman who created the Duck Tape brand. *
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, singer and songwriter. * Bill Lenkaitis, center and guard for the
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. * Matt Lundy, former member of the
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. * Brian Mihalik, former offensive tackle for the
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. *
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, former CEO of the
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. * Andy Schillinger, former wide receiver for the
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. *
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, former pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. *
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, chef,
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, television personality, and author. *
Stephen Tompkins Stephen Tompkins (born October 4, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American artist, animator, and composer based in Southern California. He grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio, near Cleveland, and graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1990. His work is asso ...
, artist, animator, and composer. *
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, television play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Guardians. * Daryl Urig, illustrator and painter. * Chuck Vinci, Olympic Gold Medalist in Weightlifting.


References


External links


Official Website of Avon Lake

Avon Lake Public Library
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