Willoughby, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 22,621 people, 10,265 households, and 5,892 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,225.3 people per square mile (858.8/km²). There were 10,700 housing units at an average density of 1,052.6 per square mile (406.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White, 1.14% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races
, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population. 19.0% were of German
, 15.8% Italian, 13.3% Irish
, 8.2% English
, 5.6% Polish
, 5.6% American
and 5.4% Slovene ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 10,265 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples
living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,387, and the median income for a family was $53,677. Males had a median income of $38,711 versus $30,553 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $23,653. About 4.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
actor and comedian was born there on December 15, 1933.
Michael Hutter
,a WWE Wrestler, was born in Willoughby.
a Lake County newspaper, has been headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio since its inception.
Downtown Today is an online news website for Willoughby founded in August 2010.
Lake County Gazette also features Willoughby news in print and online.
WELW 1330AM was founded specifically to serve the residents of Cleveland’s rapidly growing eastern suburbs in eastern Cuyahoga, Lake, and northern Geauga Counties.
Census
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of 2000, there were 22,621 people, 10,265 households, and 5,892 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 2,225.3 people per square mile (858.8/km²). There were 10,700 housing units at an average density of 1,052.6 per square mile (406.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.47% White, 1.14% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population. 19.0% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 15.8% Italian, 13.3% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 8.2% English
English people
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, 5.6% Polish
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
, 5.6% American
United States
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and 5.4% Slovene ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 10,265 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% 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, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,387, and the median income for a family was $53,677. Males had a median income of $38,711 versus $30,553 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 $23,653. About 4.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
Top employers
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:| # | Employer | # of employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Health | 669 |
| 2 | Willoughby-Eastlake City School District Willoughby-Eastlake City School District Willoughby-Eastlake City School District is located Lake County, Ohio. The district serves students from Eastlake, Lakeline, Timberlake, Waite Hill, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and Willowick.-Elementary Schools:* Edison Elementary School... |
458 |
| 3 | Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services | 450 |
| 4 | Momentive Performance Materials Momentive Performance Materials Momentive Performance Materials Inc manufactures silicone, silicone based derivatives, quartz, ceramics and other specialty materials for diverse industrial applications. In 2009, the company had sales close to $2 billion, of which more than 90% were in silicones and derivatives segment. As of... |
377 |
| 5 | Marous Brothers Construction | 263 |
| 6 | City of Willoughby | 237 |
| 7 | Windsor-Laurelwood Universal Health Services Universal Health Services, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. UHS is one of the leading hospital management companies in the United States and operates, through its subsidiaries, acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory surgery centers in... |
225 |
| 8 | Deepwood Industries | 205 |
| 9 | Giant Eagle Giant Eagle Giant Eagle, Inc., is a supermarket chain with stores in the U.S. states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland. The company was founded in 1918 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Supermarket News ranked Giant Eagle No. 21 in the 2009 "Top 75 North American Food Retailers" based on 2008... |
180 |
| 10 | Bescast | 141 |
Notable natives and residents
Tim ConwayTim Conway
Thomas Daniel "Tim" Conway is an American comedian and actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms, films and television. Conway is best known for his role as the inept second-in-command officer, Ensign Charles Parker, to Lt...
actor and comedian was born there on December 15, 1933.
Michael Hutter
Michael Hutter
Michael Hutter is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling, under the ring name Derrick Bateman...
,a WWE Wrestler, was born in Willoughby.
News and Media
The News-Herald (Ohio)The News-Herald (Ohio)
The News-Herald is a newspaper distributed in the northeastern portion of Northeast Ohio, serving Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties as well as a section of eastern Cuyahoga County.-History:...
a Lake County newspaper, has been headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio since its inception.
Downtown Today is an online news website for Willoughby founded in August 2010.
Lake County Gazette also features Willoughby news in print and online.
WELW 1330AM was founded specifically to serve the residents of Cleveland’s rapidly growing eastern suburbs in eastern Cuyahoga, Lake, and northern Geauga Counties.