Northwood, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Northwood is a city in Wood County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 5,471 at the 2000 census.
The original boundary of Ross Township can be observed by following the predominantly straight southern border of Northwood directly west into Rossford, tracing Elm Tree St. in a line directly to the Maumee River, and then along the Lucas County-Wood County border until it hits Ottawa County, and then runs south back to the starting point.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²), of which, 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²) of it is land and 0.12% is water.
of 2000, there were 5,471 people, 2,024 households, and 1,493 families residing in the city. The population density
was 651.1 people per square mile (251.5/km²). There were 2,121 housing units at an average density of 252.4 per square mile (97.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.99% White, 0.60% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races
, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.08% of the population.
There were 2,024 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples
living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,071, and the median income for a family was $55,642. Males had a median income of $41,004 versus $27,025 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,967. About 6.5% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
is a public high school
in Northwood. It is the only high school in the Northwood Local Schools district. The current Northwood High School was built in 1964 and what was the former high school is now Northwood Middle School. At the end of the 2006-2007 school year, Northwood was awarded an "Excellent" rating by the state of Ohio in education. The graduation rate of the school district was just over the state minimum (90%), coming in at 90.5%. The overall attendance average of the district was also over the state minimum (93%) at 95.9%. The district also met the standards on the adequate yearly progress (AYP) in all six categories.
Wood County, Ohio
Wood County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 125,488. Its county seat is Bowling Green. The county was named for Captain Eleazer D. Wood, the engineer for General William Henry Harrison's army, who built Fort Meigs in the War of 1812...
, 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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 5,471 at the 2000 census.
History
Northwood was originally Ross Township. It was the northernmost township in Wood County from its establishment on April 18, 1874 until December 1, 1962. Farms, gardens, orchards, and railroads covered the area located just south of east Toledo. In 1898 Edward Ford's glass factory was built along the Maumee River, which ultimately led to the incorporation of the village of Rossford in 1939 within the western portion of the township. Ross Township was then divided so that Rossford Township would serve as a barrier between Rossford and the remaining Ross Township. On December 1, 1962, Ross Township ceased to exist when it became incorporated as the city of Northwood, so aptly named because of its location at the top of Wood County. With its departure, Wood County dropped its number of townships from 20 to 19.The original boundary of Ross Township can be observed by following the predominantly straight southern border of Northwood directly west into Rossford, tracing Elm Tree St. in a line directly to the Maumee River, and then along the Lucas County-Wood County border until it hits Ottawa County, and then runs south back to the starting point.
Government
The government consists of an elected Mayor, elected City Council, and appointed City Administrator. City Council consists of seven members, elected to four year terms. Current council members include: Mike Myers, Jim Barton, Connie Hughs, Randy Kozina (Council President), Ed Schimmel, Dean Edwards and Dave Gallaher. The City Mayor is also elected to serve a four year term, and is currently Mark Stoner.Geography
Northwood is located at 41°36′39"N 83°29′57"W (41.610882, -83.499040).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²), of which, 8.4 square miles (21.8 km²) of it is land and 0.12% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 5,471 people, 2,024 households, and 1,493 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 651.1 people per square mile (251.5/km²). There were 2,121 housing units at an average density of 252.4 per square mile (97.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.99% White, 0.60% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.08% of the population.
There were 2,024 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% 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, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,071, and the median income for a family was $55,642. Males had a median income of $41,004 versus $27,025 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 $20,967. About 6.5% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Northwood High SchoolNorthwood High School (Ohio)
Northwood High School is a public high school in Northwood, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Northwood Local Schools district. Their nickname is the Rangers, with the school colors of blue and yellow. They are currently members of the Toledo Area Athletic Conference.-External links:*...
is a public high school
High school
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in Northwood. It is the only high school in the Northwood Local Schools district. The current Northwood High School was built in 1964 and what was the former high school is now Northwood Middle School. At the end of the 2006-2007 school year, Northwood was awarded an "Excellent" rating by the state of Ohio in education. The graduation rate of the school district was just over the state minimum (90%), coming in at 90.5%. The overall attendance average of the district was also over the state minimum (93%) at 95.9%. The district also met the standards on the adequate yearly progress (AYP) in all six categories.
External links
- City of Northwood
- Northwood Local Schools
- Northwood, Ohio (Toledo.com)
- Northwood, Ohio (Cities Unlimited)
- Dave Gallaher, Northwood City Council