27-705: North Ridgeville is a city located along the eastern border of Lorain County, Ohio , United States. The city's population was 35,280 as of the 2020 census. A part of the Cleveland metropolitan area , North Ridgeville is the fastest-growing city in northern Ohio. It has been ranked the 13th safest city in the United States and the safest in Ohio. Located 8 miles (13 km) from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport , and 18 miles (29 km) west of downtown Cleveland , North Ridgeville
54-690: A bond issue for the replacement of the North Ridgeville Middle School, Elizabeth Wilcox Elementary, and the Rangers Stadium. The new Rangers Stadium was completed by mid-2016, the inaugural football game took place on September 2, 2016. The North Ridgeville Academic Center, for grades 3–8, and the new stadium has been constructed on the property adjacent to the current North Ridgeville High School, on Bainbridge Road. Private schools include: Lorain County Community College , which
81-502: A family was $ 62,082. Males had a median income of $ 49,146 versus $ 35,334 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 25,002. About 10.3% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over. There are 20 public school districts in Lorain County. Those primarily in Lorain County are listed in bold. Each district's high school(s) and location
108-460: Is a county in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio As of the 2020 census , the population was 312,964. Its county seat is Elyria , and its largest city is Lorain . The county was physically established in 1822, becoming judicially independent in 1824. Lorain County is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area . The county is home to Oberlin College . Lorain County
135-644: Is also listed. The county also includes the Lorain County Joint Vocational School District, which encompasses the entire county and serves students from the Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, Keystone, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake and Wellington school districts from a 10-acre campus on a 100-acre site near the intersection of State Route 58 and U.S. Route 20 in Oberlin. As of 2024,
162-563: Is based in nearby Elyria, operates the University Partnership Ridge Campus in eastern North Ridgeville, adjacent to Interstate 480 . North Ridgeville is served by many highways, including I-80 ( Ohio Turnpike ), the Outerbelt South Freeway Interstate 480 (Ohio) , U.S. Route 20 , Ohio State Route 10 , Ohio State Route 83 , and Ohio State Route 113 . Lorain County, Ohio Lorain County
189-558: Is now North Ridgeville was made in 1810. The village was named for a ridge near the original town site. The former North Ridgeville Town Hall and Samuel C. Cahoon House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 23.58 square miles (61.07 km), of which 23.44 square miles (60.71 km) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km)
216-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
243-485: Is the third-largest city in Lorain County and the 37th most populous city in Ohio. North Ridgeville is home to a 350,000 square foot Riddell Sports Group production and distribution center, where National Football League and NCAA helmets and pads are produced. It is also home to a campus of Lorain County Community College and a branch of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center . The first settlement of what
270-422: Is water. The city of North Ridgeville has a post office, with the zip code of 44039. This zip code covers most of the city. Some sections of the city use zip codes 44035, 44011 and 44044.. Located in eastern Lorain County, it borders the following municipalities and townships: As of the census of 2010, there were 29,465 people, 11,500 households, and 8,486 families residing in the city. The population density
297-524: 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
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#1732887430315324-407: The age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.1% were non-families, and 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 40.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 52,066 and the median income for
351-426: The age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in
378-418: 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
405-460: 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 age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males. 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
432-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
459-653: 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 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 six hours and featured 13 booths around
486-403: The city was 40.7 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 22,338 people, 8,356 households, and 6,434 families residing in the city. The population density
513-584: The city. The proceeds from this festival were donated to purchase trees for the then new Bainbridge Extension, along with two bicentennial flags for City Hall. The Bicentennial Committee was renamed the North Ridgeville Corn Festival Committee in 1977. North Ridgeville has a public library, a branch of the Lorain Public Library. The North Ridgeville City School District is managed by a directly elected school board. The district
540-517: The county has an area of 923 square miles (2,390 km ), of which 491 square miles (1,270 km ) is land and 432 square miles (1,120 km ) (47%) is water. It is Ohio's fourth-largest county by area. As of the 2010 census , there were 301,356 people, 116,274 households, and 80,077 families residing in the county. The population density was 613.6 inhabitants per square mile (236.9/km ). There were 127,036 housing units at an average density of 258.7 per square mile (99.9/km ). The racial makeup of
567-447: The county was 84.8% white, 8.6% black or African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.5% were German , 16.7% were Irish , 10.9% were English , 8.4% were Polish , 8.2% were Italian , 6.2% were American , and 5.2% were Hungarian . Of the 116,274 households, 32.6% had children under
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#1732887430315594-431: The first Republican to capture the county since Ronald Reagan in 1984. In 2020, Trump flipped the county Republican by a narrow majority. In 2024, Trump won the county with 52.12% of the vote, the highest percentage for a Republican since 1972. 41°28′N 82°09′W / 41.47°N 82.15°W / 41.47; -82.15 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
621-535: The following county-wide elected officials are in office: Lorain County used to lean Democratic in recent presidential elections, voting for the Democratic candidate for president in 12 of the last 16 elections, including a winning streak that lasted from 1988 to 2016. In 2016, however, the county was almost swept up as part of the unexpected Republican surge in the Rust Belt ; Donald Trump came within 131 votes of being
648-459: Was 1,257.0 inhabitants per square mile (485.3/km). There were 12,109 housing units at an average density of 516.6 units per square mile (199.5 units/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White , 1.5% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.2% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population. There were 11,500 households, of which 32.1% had children under
675-449: Was 369.1 people/km (956 people/sq mi). There were 8,587 housing units at an average density of 141.9 units/km (368 units/sq mi). 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
702-418: Was established in 1822 from portions of several of its adjacent counties. This county became judicially-independent in 1824. The original proposed name for the county was "Colerain". The final name "Lorain" was chosen by Heman Ely, who had founded and named the city of Elyria. The county's name is based on the former German and now French province of Lorraine . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
729-554: Was given a mediocre report card by the Ohio Department of Education for the years 2015–16. It had a grade of F for "Gap Closing" as well as "K-3 Literacy", while receiving a B for "Graduation Rate". Public primary and intermediate schools include: There is also the Ranger High Tech Academy for STEM students grades 2 through 12. Public high schools include: In November 2013, the citizens of North Ridgeville passed
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