34-676: Willoughby Hills is a city in Lake County, Ohio , United States, along the Chagrin River . The population was 10,019 at the 2020 census . A suburb of Cleveland , it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 10.82 square miles (28.02 km), of which 10.73 square miles (27.79 km) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km)
68-427: A "purple" or " swing " county within the state. A 2008 analysis of Ohio presidential election results from 1960 to 2004 found no other county more closely followed Ohio's statewide voting pattern. Although it did not always vote with the winner, it had consistently been closer to the winner's Ohio vote percentage than any other Ohio county. More recently, however, the county has trended more strongly Republican than
102-502: A bachelor's degree or higher. As of the census of 2010, there were 9,485 people, 4,398 households, and 2,602 families living in the city. The population density was 884.0 inhabitants per square mile (341.3/km). There were 4,929 housing units at an average density of 459.4 per square mile (177.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 77.6% White , 16.1% African American , 4.3% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of
136-421: A public library, a branch of Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Lake County, Ohio Lake County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 232,603. Its county seat is Painesville , and its largest city is Mentor . The county was established on March 6, 1840, from land given by Cuyahoga and Geauga counties. Its name is derived from its location on
170-429: 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 a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
204-592: Is home to the Holden Arboretum and Gildersleeve Mountain . Headlands Beach State Park is in Mentor . The Grand River is a state wild and scenic river, and the Chagrin River is a state scenic river. Laketran is the transit agency that serves Lake County, providing bus service throughout the county and to downtown Cleveland. It is the third-largest transit system in Northeast Ohio . In 2023,
238-532: Is land and 752 square miles (1,950 km ) (77%) is water. It is Ohio's smallest county by land area but the third-largest by total area, with said area owing to land beneath the lake (which is owned by the county). The county’s coast line along Lake Erie spans 31 miles. Additionally, Lake County has an international border with Ontario (across Lake Erie ). Ridges on the Lake Plain physiographic region, and on which some roads are laid, are beaches formed by
272-715: Is the northernmost ridge, at 625 feet, an occurred at the time of Lake Elkton. Lake Shore Boulevard follows Elkton beach in Mentor Township . Mentor Marsh, an abandoned channel of the Grand River , is an Ohio State Nature Preserve. As of the 2020 census , Lake County had 232,603 people living in 105,315 households. The racial makeup of the county was 84.7% white (not Hispanic or Latino), 4.7% black or African American, 1.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4% from other races, and 5.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.0% of
306-407: Is water. Willoughby Hills borders Euclid and Richmond Heights on the west, Gates Mills , Highland Heights , and Mayfield Village on the south, Kirtland and Waite Hill on the east, and Wickliffe and Willoughby to the north. 88.3% spoke English , 3.7% Slovene , 3.1% Croatian , 1.1% Spanish , 1.1% Italian , and 1.1% Russian . Of the city's population over the age of 25, 35.5% held
340-534: 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 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
374-560: The Cleveland Guardians , is located in Eastlake. 41°49′N 81°14′W / 41.82°N 81.24°W / 41.82; -81.24 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures 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
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#1732802239093408-949: The Seven Years' War in 1763, France ceded the area to Great Britain , and the area became part of the Province of Quebec through the Quebec Act of 1774. Following the American Revolutionary War , it became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in the Northwest Territory , then was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. It was separated out of Geauga County in March 1840. Although today
442-936: The South LeRoy Meetinghouse in Leroy Township. A portion of the Grand River Valley American Viticultural Area is located in the eastern half of the county. Squire's Castle is located within the North Chagrin Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks in Willoughby Hills. Classic Park , the home field of the Lake County Captains , a Class A minor league baseball team affiliated with
476-688: The 1830s, also hosts the nearby Historic Kirtland Village , which is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is made up of historic buildings and sites important to the early Latter Day Saint movement. Several other historic churches are located in the county, including the Methodist Episcopal Church of Painesville , Old South Church in Kirtland, St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville, and
510-406: The 94,156 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.7% were non-families, and 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 42.3 years. The median income for a household in
544-949: The Fairport Harbor area linking the Morton Salt plant with CSX at Painesville. The following public school districts are located in Lake County: The following libraries serve Lake County: Additionally, as of 2019, all Lake County libraries are all CLEVNET members. Lake County is part of the Cleveland-area media and television market . The News-Herald , a Lake County newspaper, has been headquartered in Willoughby since its inception. Lake County leans strongly Republican in local elections. As of 2024, all but one county-wide elected officials are Republicans. Lake County has traditionally been known as
578-656: The Lawnfield estate and surrounding property of James A. Garfield , the 20th president of the United States , and includes the first presidential library established in the United States. Kirtland Temple , the first temple built by adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement , is located in Kirtland. Kirtland, which served as the headquarters for the Latter Day Saint movement during most of
612-419: The age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city the population was spread out, with 18.1% under
646-460: The age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 47,493, and the median income for a family was $ 60,397. Males had a median income of $ 47,190 versus $ 30,908 for females. The per capita income for
680-763: The city at-large, and three members are elected from districts. As of 2024, the members of the City Council are as follows: Two notable buildings in Willoughby Hills are the Squire's Castle in the Cleveland Metroparks ' North Chagrin Reservation and the Louis Penfield House , a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright . The city is served by the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District . Willoughby Hills has
714-403: The city was $ 26,688. About 1.7% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over. Willoughby Hills has a mayor-council system of government. As of 2024, the mayor is Chris Hallum, a Republican . The City Council consists of seven members, who are elected for four-year terms. Four members are elected by
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#1732802239093748-609: The city. The population density was 798.4 inhabitants per square mile (308.3/km). There were 4,292 housing units at an average density of 398.7 per square mile (153.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 88.84% White , 6.47% African American , 0.07% Native American , 3.55% Asian , 0.15% from other races , and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population. 15.5% were of German , 15.3% Italian , 11.1% Slovene , 8.8% Irish and 7.3% English ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 3,973 households, out of which 20.9% had children under
782-461: The county is mostly suburban, Lake County was once known as a rural country retreat for wealthy Cleveland residents. During the early 1900s, many wealthy families in Cleveland maintained large estates in the county for use as their summer homes. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has an area of 979 square miles (2,540 km ), of which 227 square miles (590 km )
816-462: The county was $ 54,896 and the median income for a family was $ 67,206. Males had a median income of $ 49,240 versus $ 36,906 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,221. About 6.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. In 2010, 92.4% spoke English , 2.7% Spanish , and 1.4% Croatian . Scorecard’s 2002 report ranks Lake County among
850-399: The county was 92.5% white, 3.2% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.4% were German , 18.9% were Irish , 16.4% were Italian , 11.5% were English , 7.6% were Polish , 5.4% were Hungarian , and 3.9% were American . Of
884-444: The major traffic arteries in the county. Lake County does not have passenger rail service, though Amtrak's New York City-Chicago Lake Shore Limited service schedules an eastbound and westbound train through Lake County nightly with stops at Cleveland and Erie. CSX and Norfolk Southern provide railroad main line through-freight service. The recently formed Grand River Railroad, operating on former Baltimore & Ohio track, serves
918-442: The population. There were 4,398 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
952-581: The population. In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were German, 18.0% were Irish, 15.3% were Italian, 9.8% were English, and 6.8% were Polish. 33.0% of the adult population has a Bachelor's Degree or higher, slightly above the 32.0% rate for Ohio as a whole. As of the 2010 census , there were 230,041 people, 94,156 households, and 62,384 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,011.2 inhabitants per square mile (390.4/km ). There were 101,202 housing units at an average density of 444.9 units per square mile (171.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of
986-544: The southern shore of Lake Erie and the fact that the majority of the county’s land lies beneath Lake Erie. Lake County is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area . The land that became Lake County was home to the indigenous Erie people prior to the arrival of the French in the region during the early 1600s and was considered by the French to be part of their Colony of New France . After France's defeat in
1020-468: The state as a whole. For example, in 2020 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the county by nearly a fourteen point margin while winning the state as a whole by only eight points. Holden Arboretum , one of the largest arboreta and botanical gardens in the United States, is located in Kirtland. The James A. Garfield National Historic Site is located in Mentor. The site preserves
1054-416: The system had a ridership of 629,500, or about 2,600 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024. Lake County Executive Airport , formerly known as Lost Nation Airport, is a public use airport located in Willoughby. Interstate 90 runs northeast–southwest through Lake County, roughly parallel to State Route 2 ; along with the north–south State Route 44 connects the two together. These freeways make up
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1088-416: The various glacial lakes which occurred as the glaciers receded. Lake Maumee was the highest glacial lake at about 760 feet, and left Maumee II beach. Whittlesey beach, formed by Lake Whittlesey at 740 feet, is known as South Ridge. Arkona beach ( Lake Arkona ) is Middle Ridge, and occurs at about 690 feet. North Ridge is the remnant of Warren beach ( Lake Warren ), at an elevation of 685 feet. Elkton beach
1122-458: The worst 10% of counties in the U.S. in terms of cancer risk, developmental and reproductive toxicants, and other categories as well. This rating is comparable with most major cities and densely populated areas. In 2004, Scorecard ranked the county among the cleanest or best 10% of all counties in the U.S. in terms of the number of designated Superfund sites. Lake County has a large public park system, including Lake Metroparks Farmpark . Kirtland
1156-433: Was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 8,595 people, 3,973 households, and 2,379 families living in
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