Euclid, Ohio | |
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_-_Old_City_Hall.jpg) Old City Hall of Euclid, faced with Euclid bluestone. | |
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 Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio | |
  Euclid  Euclid | |
| Coordinates:41°35′44″N81°31′9″W / 41.59556°N 81.51917°W /41.59556; -81.51917 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Founded | 1796[1] |
| Incorporated | 1903 (village)[1] |
| 1930 (city)[1] | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Kirsten Holzheimer Gail (D) |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.48 sq mi (29.74 km2) |
| • Land | 10.66 sq mi (27.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 49,692 |
• Estimate (2023)[4] | 48,212 |
| • Density | 4,663.7/sq mi (1,800.65/km2) |
| Demonym | Euclidean |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code | 44117, 44119, 44123, 44132, 44143 |
| Area code | 216 |
| FIPS code | 39-25704[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1072210[3] |
| Website | www |
Euclid is a city inCuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. Located on the southern shore ofLake Erie, it is aninner ring suburb ofCleveland. The population was 49,692 at the2020 census, making it the fourth largest city in Cuyahoga County.[6][7]
The City of Euclid was originally a part of Euclid Township, first mapped in 1796 and named forEuclid of Alexandria, the ancientGreek mathematician.[8] The first sparse settlement in the township began in 1798, with major settlement beginning in the spring of 1804. The first settlers in what is now the City of Euclid were Joseph and Chloe Burke, David and Mary Dille and William and Jamima Coleman, and their children. Following the Civil War the lake plain of Euclid Township was known for numerous excellent vineyards. Euclid Village incorporated out of the northeast portion of the township in 1903. It developed as an industrial center in the early 20th century, and became a city in 1930.
Euclid is the city whereCharles F. Brush created the Arc Lamp in 1876.[9] Thecordless telephone was invented in Euclid byGeorge Sweigert in 1969.[10]
Euclid is the site of the 1926 U.S. Supreme Court caseVillage of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. The case opened the doors for municipalities across the United States to establishzoning ordinances.
In June 2011, Lincoln Electric installed a 2.5 Megawatt wind turbine. At 443 feet, it is the largest in Ohio and one of the largest in North America[11]
Euclid is located at41°35′44″N81°31′9″W / 41.59556°N 81.51917°W /41.59556; -81.51917 (41.595563, -81.519176).[12]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.48 square miles (29.73 km2), of which 10.63 square miles (27.53 km2) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.20 km2) is water.[13] It is on the shore ofLake Erie, with a beachfront area along its north edge.
Bordering Euclid are Cleveland on the west,South Euclid andRichmond Heights on the south,Willowick,Wickliffe, andWilloughby Hills on the east, andLake Erie on the north.
It is part of theLake Erie Snowbelt region, prone to snow squalls blowing off Lake Erie, particularly before the lake freezes over in winter.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1910 | 1,953 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,363 | 72.2% | |
| 1930 | 12,751 | 279.2% | |
| 1940 | 17,866 | 40.1% | |
| 1950 | 41,396 | 131.7% | |
| 1960 | 62,998 | 52.2% | |
| 1970 | 71,552 | 13.6% | |
| 1980 | 59,999 | −16.1% | |
| 1990 | 54,875 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 52,717 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 48,920 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 49,692 | 1.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 48,212 | [4] | −3.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[14] 1910[15] 1930[16] 1960[17] 1990[18] 2010[19] 2020[20] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[21] | Pop 2010[19] | Pop 2020[20] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 34,678 | 21,101 | 14,649 | 65.78% | 43.13% | 29.48% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 16,038 | 25,522 | 31,562 | 30.42% | 52.17% | 63.52% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 51 | 94 | 80 | 0.10% | 0.19% | 0.16% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 489 | 354 | 314 | 0.93% | 0.72% | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 73 | 70 | 297 | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.60% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 776 | 1,007 | 1,736 | 1.47% | 2.06% | 3.49% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 604 | 769 | 1,048 | 1.15% | 1.57% | 2.11% |
| Total | 52,717 | 48,920 | 49,692 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of thecensus[22] of 2010, there were 48,920 people, 22,685 households, and 12,187 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 4,602.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,776.9/km2). There were 26,037 housing units at an average density of 2,449.4 per square mile (945.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 43.8%White, 52.6%African American, 0.2%Native American, 0.7%Asian, 0.3% fromother races, and 2.3% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 22,685 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.4% weremarried couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 61 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.
As of thecensus[5] of 2000, there were 52,717 people, 24,353 households, the 13,491 families living in the city. The population density was 4,923.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,900.9/km2). There were 26,123 housing units at an average density of 2,439.6 per square mile (941.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 66.36%White, 30.57%African American, 0.12%Native American, 0.94%Asian, 0.02%Pacific Islander, 0.35% fromother races, and 1.64% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.15% of the population.
There were 24,353 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% weremarried couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.6% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,151, and the median income for a family was $45,278. Males had a median income of $35,914 versus $28,528 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $19,664. About 7.1% of families and 9.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
91.8% spokeEnglish, 1.8%Spanish, 1.3%Croatian, 1.2%Slovene, and 0.62%Italian as their first language.[23]
Euclid is the home to both the main plant and corporate headquarters of theLincoln Electric Company.
TheEuclid Company of Ohio was a company that specialized inheavy equipment forearthmoving, namelydump trucks,loaders andwheel tractor-scrapers. It operated in the US from the 1920s to the 1950s, when it was purchased byGeneral Motors. It was later purchased byHitachi Construction Machinery.[24]
The city uses a Mayor-Council government and there are eight councilors.[25]
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Euclid is home to the Euclid Pony Baseball League, founded in 1951; the annual CABA High School World Series baseball tournament, and the Greater Cleveland Slo-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame[26]
Euclid is partly home to Euclid Creek Reservation, a property ofCleveland Metroparks which shares space inSouth Euclid,Cleveland andRichmond Heights[27]Euclid Beach Park was originally part of Euclid Township, until the boundaries were redrawn in the early 1900s.
Walk Two Moons bySharon Creech was partly set in Euclid. The 1987 movieLight of Day was partially filmed in Euclid.
One of the largest ethnic groups in Euclid is theSlovene population. There are a number of streets in Euclid that commemorate the Slovenian influence on Euclid, including Recher, Mavec, Drenik, Grdina, Trebec, Mozina, Kapel, and Ljubljana.[28] Euclid is also home to theNational Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame tracing Cleveland-Style Polka from itsSlovenian roots.
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The city contains 143.065 miles (230.241 km) of streets; 3.06 miles (4.92 km) ofInterstate 90, 1.65 miles (2.66 km) of south spur, 262.38 miles (422.26 km) of sewers, 139.65 miles (224.74 km) of water mains, three railroads; theCSX andNorfolk Southern Railway and one bus line;Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.Amtrak operates itsLake Shore Limited service between Chicago, Cleveland, New York and Boston twice daily, but does not stop in Euclid.
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Euclid City Schools is the local school district.Euclid High School is the local public high school.
Our Lady of the Lake, a Roman Catholic elementary school and church, is located on Lakeshore Boulevard. Saints Robert and William Catholic School, also a Roman Catholic elementary school and church, is located on East 260th Street.
Euclid houses theEuclid Public Library, ranked third in the nation in the 50,000 population category in 2007, and has been recognized in the Top Ten of the HAPLER Public library Ratings.[citation needed]
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