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GEOGRAPHY



Lakewood is located at 41°28'51" North, 81°48'1" West (41.480881, -81.800360). This is about 6 miles west of downtown Cleveland, Ohio .

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 17.4 Km&2 (6.7 Mi&2 ). 14.4 km&2 (5.6 mi&2) of it is land and 3.0 km&2 (1.1 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 17.16% water.


DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the Census of 2000, there were 56,646 people, 26,693 households, and 12,545 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 3,940.7/km&2 (10,208.5/mi&2), making it more densely populated than either Los Angeles, California or Toronto, Canada (It is, in fact, the most densely populated city between New York and Chicago ). There were 28,416 housing units at an average density of 1,976.8/km&2 (5,121.0/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.07% White , 1.97% African American , 0.25% Native American , 1.41% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.62% from Other Races , and 2.66% from two or more races. 2.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 26,693 households out of which 23.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were Married Couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.0% were non-families. 43.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,527, and the median income for a family was $53,433. Males had a median income of $38,513 versus $30,370 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $23,945. 8.9% of the population and 6.1% of families were below the Poverty Line . 11.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


EDUCATION

Lakewood has the good fortune to have an excellent quality of education for its residents. There are educational opportunities for parochial schools, job specific training, and public education. There are two high schools in Lakewood:
  • St. Edward High School - Private Roman Catholic High School for men which attracts students from around Northeast Ohio due to its outstanding athletic and academic programs. Students from Eds regularly place among the top athletes in the state.

  • Lakewood High School - One of the largest high schools in the state of Ohio, with over 2000 students attending. Has outstanding athletic facilities which regulary hosts regional competitions.

  • Lincoln Elementary 15615 Clifton Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107



ATTRACTIONS


  • Lakewood's Gold Coast, along Edgewater Drive, is a small, densely populated neighborhood of luxury high-rise apartment buildings.

  • Lakewood Park, Lake Road at Belle Avenue, offers beautiful views of Lake Erie and of downtown Cleveland.

  • Webb Park, Webb Rd near railroad tracks, offers a nice place to play Tennis Ball. It is also the site of The Turkey Bowl.

  • The Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks System forms part of the city's western border. The Lakewood Dog Park is located next to the Metroparks, in the Rocky River valley. The valley is also site of the famed "Easter Offensives" of the previous century.

  • Lakewood Public Library has won numerous awards and has several branches throughout the city.

  • The Beck Center For The Arts is the largest cultural arts center in Northeast Ohio and showcases numerous theatrical productions, concerts, events, activities and art shows.

  • Madison Village, an area in southeast Lakewood that consists of art and record stores, and has a progressive, or counterculture atmosphere.

  • Four art galleries: Bela Dubby (art gallery and coffee shop), the Pop Shop (pop art), the Dead Horse Gallery, and the Local Girl Gallery


In recent years Lakewood has developed a significant Gay and Lesbian population.


EXTERNAL LINKS


  "http://wwwlakewoodobservercom/" class="copylinks" target="_blank">Lakewood Observer volunteer community newspaper/urban journal
  "http://wwwlakewoodalivecom/" class="copylinks" target="_blank">Lakewoodalive Economic development portal