Orrville, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Orrville is a city in Wayne County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 8,551 at the 2000 census.
The J.M. Smucker Co.
, owner of the Smucker's brand, is headquartered in Orrville.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), of which, 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²) of it is land and 0.19% is water.
of 2000, there were 8,551 people, 3,305 households, and 2,343 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,600.8 people per square mile (618.3/km²). There were 3,489 housing units at an average density of 653.2 per square mile (252.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.89% White, 5.93% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races
, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.
There were 3,305 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples
living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 7.55 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,500, and the median income for a family was $46,728. Males had a median income of $32,565 versus $25,252 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,419. About 5.7% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
. Smucker's has a factory and office complexes located within city limits and a tourist attraction gift shop called "The J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe" just south of the city.
Orrville is also the home of Orrco Inc., the maker of Orrville Pet Products, and to Will-Burt, a company that specializes in telescoping masts for emergency lighting.
Smith Dairy Products Company
, one of northeast Ohio's largest milk producing companies is located in Orrville. Smith Dairy was established in Orrville in 1909. It has been family owned and operated since.
The Schantz Organ Company, the largest pipe organ
builder still under ownership of the original family, can be found in Orrville.
JLG Industries
reopened its 340000 square feet (31,587 m²) facility in Orrville producing lifts and booms that are sold worldwide. The city has recently seen the opening of Scotts, a producer of lawn and garden fertilizers, as well as Holtec Industries, which specilizes in aluminum extrusion for various applications.
Orrville has formerly been home to a division of Ingersoll-Rand Company, Volvo Heavy Truck, Crown-Steel, Orrville Bedding, Crystal Casket, Orrville Cottage Creamery, Orrville Milk Condensory, American Weather Seal, Spectrum Brands, Round Top Windows, Swartout Castings, Hagan Control, Mathias and Whitson concrete, Sanderson Cyclone Drill, Novelty Comb company, Military Stock Yards, Pennsylvania Rail Road repair center and depot, Coppers Wood Preservative Yards, Orrville Products, and Westinghouse.
, and Wayne College
, which is a branch campus of The University of Akron.
Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States, and is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. As of the 2010 census, the population was 114,520. Its county seat is Wooster....
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 8,551 at the 2000 census.
The J.M. Smucker Co.
The J.M. Smucker Co.
The J. M. Smucker Company is a manufacturer of fruit spreads, ice cream toppings, beverages, shortening, natural peanut butter and other products in North America. Smucker's headquarters are located in Orrville, Ohio.- History :...
, owner of the Smucker's brand, is headquartered in Orrville.
Geography
Orrville is located at 48°51′33"N 69°46′31"W (40.841441, -81.771524).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 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), of which, 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²) of it is land and 0.19% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,551 people, 3,305 households, and 2,343 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 1,600.8 people per square mile (618.3/km²). There were 3,489 housing units at an average density of 653.2 per square mile (252.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.89% White, 5.93% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.
There were 3,305 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% 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, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 7.55 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,500, and the median income for a family was $46,728. Males had a median income of $32,565 versus $25,252 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 $17,419. About 5.7% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Orrville is corporate headquarters for The J.M. Smucker CompanyThe J.M. Smucker Co.
The J. M. Smucker Company is a manufacturer of fruit spreads, ice cream toppings, beverages, shortening, natural peanut butter and other products in North America. Smucker's headquarters are located in Orrville, Ohio.- History :...
. Smucker's has a factory and office complexes located within city limits and a tourist attraction gift shop called "The J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe" just south of the city.
Orrville is also the home of Orrco Inc., the maker of Orrville Pet Products, and to Will-Burt, a company that specializes in telescoping masts for emergency lighting.
Smith Dairy Products Company
Smith Dairy Products Company
Smith Dairy, also known as "The Dairy in the Country," is a regional maker of dairy products, beverages, and ice cream headquartered in Orrville, Ohio...
, one of northeast Ohio's largest milk producing companies is located in Orrville. Smith Dairy was established in Orrville in 1909. It has been family owned and operated since.
The Schantz Organ Company, the largest pipe organ
Pipe organ
The pipe organ is a musical instrument that produces sound by driving pressurized air through pipes selected via a keyboard. Because each organ pipe produces a single pitch, the pipes are provided in sets called ranks, each of which has a common timbre and volume throughout the keyboard compass...
builder still under ownership of the original family, can be found in Orrville.
JLG Industries
JLG Industries
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation Company, is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment...
reopened its 340000 square feet (31,587 m²) facility in Orrville producing lifts and booms that are sold worldwide. The city has recently seen the opening of Scotts, a producer of lawn and garden fertilizers, as well as Holtec Industries, which specilizes in aluminum extrusion for various applications.
Orrville has formerly been home to a division of Ingersoll-Rand Company, Volvo Heavy Truck, Crown-Steel, Orrville Bedding, Crystal Casket, Orrville Cottage Creamery, Orrville Milk Condensory, American Weather Seal, Spectrum Brands, Round Top Windows, Swartout Castings, Hagan Control, Mathias and Whitson concrete, Sanderson Cyclone Drill, Novelty Comb company, Military Stock Yards, Pennsylvania Rail Road repair center and depot, Coppers Wood Preservative Yards, Orrville Products, and Westinghouse.
Education
Orrville is home to Orrville City SchoolsOrrville City School District
Orrville City School District is a public school district serving students in the city of Orrville, Ohio, United States. The school district enrolls 1,855 students as of the 2007-2008 academic year.-Future:...
, and Wayne College
Wayne College
Wayne College is a branch campus of the University of Akron offering two-year degrees and a transfer program to the main campus in Akron resulting in a four-year degree...
, which is a branch campus of The University of Akron.
Notable residents
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