Independence, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Independence is a city in Cuyahoga County
, Ohio
, in the United States
. As of the 2010 census
, the city population was 7,133.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 9.6 square miles (24.9 km²), all of it land.
Independence is also the confluence of I-480 and I-77. The I-77/I-480 interchange or the cloverleaf interchange
as Clevelanders call it is the biggest interchange in Ohio. It was started in the 1960s with the construction of the Willow Freeway or I-77, in the late 1970s I-480 connected into I-77. This interchange is similar to interchanges in Los Angeles. The original 1939 cloverleaf is still in existence on Granger and Brecksville Roads. This is still in use today, but not by as many cars because of I-77.
The geographic landmarks for Independence are the Crown Center Office complex (1992) and the Realty One Billboard on Brecksville Road. Recently, the Realty One sign blew off during a high wind storm on 1/30/2008.
Independence opens up Cleveland's urbaness from the Rockside/I-77 corridor all the way to Downtown Cleveland
.
of 2000, there were 7,109 people, 2,673 households, and 2,020 families residing in the city. The population density
was 741.6 people per square mile (286.2/km²). There were 2,726 housing units at an average density of 284.4 per square mile (109.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.58% White, 0.58% African American, 1.29% Asian, 0.14% from other races
, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 2,673 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples
living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,733, and the median income for a family was $65,059. Males had a median income of $49,741 versus $34,038 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $26,447. About 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
, Independence High School
, and St. Michael's Catholic School.
Training Facility.
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the most populous county in Ohio; as of the 2010 census, the population was 1,280,122. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, the city population was 7,133.
Geography
Independence is located at 41°22′55"N 81°38′27"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 9.6 square miles (24.9 km²), all of it land.
Independence is also the confluence of I-480 and I-77. The I-77/I-480 interchange or the cloverleaf interchange
Cloverleaf interchange
A cloverleaf interchange is a two-level interchange in which left turns, reverse direction in left-driving regions, are handled by ramp roads...
as Clevelanders call it is the biggest interchange in Ohio. It was started in the 1960s with the construction of the Willow Freeway or I-77, in the late 1970s I-480 connected into I-77. This interchange is similar to interchanges in Los Angeles. The original 1939 cloverleaf is still in existence on Granger and Brecksville Roads. This is still in use today, but not by as many cars because of I-77.
The geographic landmarks for Independence are the Crown Center Office complex (1992) and the Realty One Billboard on Brecksville Road. Recently, the Realty One sign blew off during a high wind storm on 1/30/2008.
Independence opens up Cleveland's urbaness from the Rockside/I-77 corridor all the way to Downtown Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland is the central business district of the City of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Reinvestment in the area in the mid-1990s spurred a rebirth that continues to this day, with over $2 billion in residential and commercial developments slated for the area over the next few years...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 7,109 people, 2,673 households, and 2,020 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 741.6 people per square mile (286.2/km²). There were 2,726 housing units at an average density of 284.4 per square mile (109.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.58% White, 0.58% African American, 1.29% Asian, 0.14% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 2,673 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,733, and the median income for a family was $65,059. Males had a median income of $49,741 versus $34,038 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $26,447. About 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Local Schools
The Independence Local School District operates Independence Primary School, Independence Middle SchoolIndependence Middle School (Independence, Ohio)
Independence Middle School is located in Independence, Ohio. It is part of the Independence Local School District.-Clubs:IMS offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities and sports, including:* Milk...
, Independence High School
Independence High School (Independence, Ohio)
Independence High School is located in Independence, Ohio, south of Cleveland, Ohio. It is a part of the Independence Local School District. The school colors are Blue and Gold, and the mascot is a Blue Devil.-Summary:...
, and St. Michael's Catholic School.
Cavaliers Training Facility
Independence is the current home of the new Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
Training Facility.
Famous Residents
- The members of The Pete Zahut Express
- Dr. Jay Spino
- Ronald Corrao
- Jimmy Dimora
- Mark FosterMark FosterMark Foster may refer to:*Mark Foster , British swimmer*Mark Foster , English rugby union player*Mark Foster , English professional golfer...
Surrounding Communities
External links
- City of Independence, Ohio
- Independence Local School District
- Independence branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library
- The Independence, Ohio Community Advocate - Interviews with the owners of businesses serving the Independence, Ohio community. Updated daily