Avon Lake, Ohio - Definition and Overview

Avon Lake is a city located in Lorain County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,145. Ford Motor Company has a plant in Avon Lake, where it assembles the Ford Econoline and Mercury Villager.

Geography

Avon Lake is located at 41°30'6" North, 82°0'23" West (41.501595, -82.006309)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.8 km² (11.1 mi²). 28.8 km² (11.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 18,145 people, 6,711 households, and 5,133 families residing in the city. The population density is 629.5/km² (1,630.0/mi²). There are 6,934 housing units at an average density of 240.5/km² (622.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.31% White, 0.45% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,711 households out of which 38.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% are non-families. 20.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.14.

In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $65,988, and the median income for a family is $76,603. Males have a median income of $57,294 versus $32,458 for females. The per capita income for the city is $32,336. 2.3% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=41.501595&longitude=-82.006309&zoom=6)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=41.501595&lon=-82.006309&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100)
  • Aerial photograph from Microsoft Terraserver (http://terraserver.microsoft.com/map.aspx?t=1&s=14&lon=-82.006309&lat=41.501595&w=750&h=500)