Brook Park is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States and a suburb of Cleveland. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,595.
Brook Park, Ohio | |
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 Kennedy Park | |
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 Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio. | |
| Coordinates: 41°23′58″N 081°49′06″W / 41.39944°N 81.81833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga |
| Village | 1914 |
| City | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor & Council |
| • Mayor | Edward Orcutt (I) |
| • President of Council | Richard A. Salvatore (D) |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.52 sq mi (19.47 km2) |
| • Land | 7.51 sq mi (19.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,595 |
• Estimate (2023) | 18,063 |
| • Density | 2,474.38/sq mi (955.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EST) |
| ZIP code | 44142 |
| Area code | 216 |
| FIPS code | 39-09288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1048554 |
| Website | www |
History
Brook Park became a city in 1960. The city attracted national attention when 21 Marines of the 3rd battalion, 25th Marines Regiment, 4th Marine division headquartered in the city were killed in combat in Iraq on August 1 and August 3, 2005. The unit lost 48 Marines during the course of the deployment. On August 5, the city government printed and distributed American flags for every household in the city to display on their windows. On August 8, thousands of citizens from throughout Northeast Ohio attended a memorial service to show their support for the fallen Marines. National, state and local politicians also voiced their mutual support for the families affected and for the ongoing support needed for all of the service members still involved in their mission overseas.
Thomas J. Coyne Jr. was re-elected mayor on November 5, 2013, after 12 years out of the office, which had been held by Mark J. Elliot. Coyne had been the Mayor of Brook Park from 1981 to 2002. Coyne is most known for the 2001 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport runway extension deal with then Mayor of Cleveland Michael R. White, which ceded Brook Park land including homes and the International Exposition Center (IX Center) to Cleveland in exchange for NASA Glenn Research Center and ten years of tax revenues from the IX Center. Coyne had originally come to Brook Park with his family at the age of nine from Cleveland around the time of the city's incorporation in 1960. He is an alumnus of St. Edwards in nearby Lakewood.
Geography
Brook Park is located at 41°23′58″N 81°49′6″W / 41.39944°N 81.81833°W (41.399550, −81.818423).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.53 square miles (19.50 km2), all land.
While Brook Park's official name has always been spelled as two words, it is sometimes mistakenly seen spelled as one word, which is the spelling of nearby Brookpark Road.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 861 | — | |
| 1930 | 837 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,122 | 34.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,606 | 132.3% | |
| 1960 | 12,856 | 393.3% | |
| 1970 | 30,774 | 139.4% | |
| 1980 | 26,195 | −14.9% | |
| 1990 | 22,865 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 21,218 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 19,212 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 18,595 | −3.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 18,063 | −2.9% | |
| Sources: | |||
In 2016, 93.9% of residents spoke English, 1.8% Spanish, 1.2% German, and 0.6% Greek.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 19,212 people, 7,799 households, and 5,318 families living in the city. The population density was 2,551.4 inhabitants per square mile (985.1/km2). There were 8,171 housing units at an average density of 1,085.1 per square mile (419.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 3.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 7,799 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 21,218 people, 8,193 households, and 5,989 families living in the city. The population density was 2,815.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,086.9/km2). There were 8,370 housing units at an average density of 1,110.5 per square mile (428.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.49% White, 1.95% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.
There were 8,193 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,333, and the median income for a family was $53,324. Males had a median income of $40,202 versus $25,943 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,411. About 3.5% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
According to Brook Park's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city were:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Motor Company | 1,875 |
| 2 | U.S. Department of the Interior | 1,647 |
| 3 | Marc's | 591 |
| 4 | Global Technical Recruiters | 481 |
| 5 | Group Management Services | 456 |
| 6 | Minute Men Inc | 426 |
| 7 | Unicare Life & Health Ins | 328 |
| 8 | Vesuvius USA Corp | 321 |
| 9 | East Park Operations LLC | 294 |
| 10 | City of Brook Park | 276 |
Sports
The Cleveland Browns plan to move from Huntington Bank Field in Downtown Cleveland to a new stadium in Brook Park, which will bear the same name.
Education
Brook Park is part of the Berea City School District. Elementary students attend Brook Park Elementary school. Middle School students attend Middleburg Heights Junior High School (former Midpark High School), in the neighboring city of Middleburg Heights; High school students attend Berea-Midpark High School, in the neighboring city of Berea.
See also
- Cleveland Engine
References
- "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brook Park, Ohio
- "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Brook Park's 100 years: a timeline". July 2, 2014. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- "Brook Park Marine battalion returns to Middle East". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- Segall, Grant (July 7, 2014). "Brook Park has weathered 100 contentious, confusing years". cleveland.com. The Plain Dealer. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- "Data Center Results". Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- City of Brook Park ACFR
- Withers, Tom (October 17, 2024). "Browns announce plans to move from their lakefront stadium since 1999 to dome in the suburbs". Associated Press.
External links
- City of Brook Park
Brook Park is a city in Cuyahoga County Ohio United States and a suburb of Cleveland As of the 2020 census the population was 18 595 Brook Park OhioCityKennedy ParkSealLocation in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio Coordinates 41 23 58 N 081 49 06 W 41 39944 N 81 81833 W 41 39944 81 81833CountryUnited StatesStateOhioCountyCuyahogaVillage1914City1960Government TypeMayor amp Council MayorEdward Orcutt I President of CouncilRichard A Salvatore D Area Total7 52 sq mi 19 47 km2 Land7 51 sq mi 19 46 km2 Water0 00 sq mi 0 01 km2 Elevation797 ft 243 m Population 2020 Total18 595 Estimate 2023 18 063 Density2 474 38 sq mi 955 36 km2 Time zoneUTC 5 Eastern EST Summer DST UTC 4 EST ZIP code44142Area code216FIPS code39 09288GNIS feature ID1048554Websitewww wbr cityofbrookpark wbr comHistoryBrook Park became a city in 1960 The city attracted national attention when 21 Marines of the 3rd battalion 25th Marines Regiment 4th Marine division headquartered in the city were killed in combat in Iraq on August 1 and August 3 2005 The unit lost 48 Marines during the course of the deployment On August 5 the city government printed and distributed American flags for every household in the city to display on their windows On August 8 thousands of citizens from throughout Northeast Ohio attended a memorial service to show their support for the fallen Marines National state and local politicians also voiced their mutual support for the families affected and for the ongoing support needed for all of the service members still involved in their mission overseas Thomas J Coyne Jr was re elected mayor on November 5 2013 after 12 years out of the office which had been held by Mark J Elliot Coyne had been the Mayor of Brook Park from 1981 to 2002 Coyne is most known for the 2001 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport runway extension deal with then Mayor of Cleveland Michael R White which ceded Brook Park land including homes and the International Exposition Center IX Center to Cleveland in exchange for NASA Glenn Research Center and ten years of tax revenues from the IX Center Coyne had originally come to Brook Park with his family at the age of nine from Cleveland around the time of the city s incorporation in 1960 He is an alumnus of St Edwards in nearby Lakewood GeographyBrook Park is located at 41 23 58 N 81 49 6 W 41 39944 N 81 81833 W 41 39944 81 81833 41 399550 81 818423 According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 7 53 square miles 19 50 km2 all land While Brook Park s official name has always been spelled as two words it is sometimes mistakenly seen spelled as one word which is the spelling of nearby Brookpark Road DemographicsHistorical population CensusPop Note 1920861 1930837 2 8 19401 12234 1 19502 606132 3 196012 856393 3 197030 774139 4 198026 195 14 9 199022 865 12 7 200021 218 7 2 201019 212 9 5 202018 595 3 2 2023 est 18 063 2 9 Sources In 2016 93 9 of residents spoke English 1 8 Spanish 1 2 German and 0 6 Greek 2010 census As of the census of 2010 there were 19 212 people 7 799 households and 5 318 families living in the city The population density was 2 551 4 inhabitants per square mile 985 1 km2 There were 8 171 housing units at an average density of 1 085 1 per square mile 419 0 km2 The racial makeup of the city was 92 2 White 3 2 African American 0 2 Native American 1 6 Asian 0 9 from other races and 1 9 from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3 4 of the population There were 7 799 households of which 28 7 had children under the age of 18 living with them 48 6 were married couples living together 14 6 had a female householder with no husband present 5 1 had a male householder with no wife present and 31 8 were non families 27 6 of all households were made up of individuals and 13 5 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2 45 and the average family size was 2 97 The median age in the city was 43 8 years 21 of residents were under the age of 18 7 5 were between the ages of 18 and 24 23 2 were from 25 to 44 28 3 were from 45 to 64 and 19 8 were 65 years of age or older The gender makeup of the city was 48 0 male and 52 0 female 2000 census As of the census of 2000 there were 21 218 people 8 193 households and 5 989 families living in the city The population density was 2 815 1 inhabitants per square mile 1 086 9 km2 There were 8 370 housing units at an average density of 1 110 5 per square mile 428 8 km2 The racial makeup of the city was 94 49 White 1 95 African American 0 23 Native American 1 26 Asian 0 77 from other races and 1 30 from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1 99 of the population There were 8 193 households out of which 29 0 had children under the age of 18 living with them 57 3 were married couples living together 12 0 had a female householder with no husband present and 26 9 were non families 23 6 of all households were made up of individuals and 10 8 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2 58 and the average family size was 3 06 In the city the population was spread out with 22 8 under the age of 18 7 2 from 18 to 24 28 8 from 25 to 44 24 2 from 45 to 64 and 17 1 who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 40 years For every 100 females there were 95 4 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90 7 males The median income for a household in the city was 46 333 and the median income for a family was 53 324 Males had a median income of 40 202 versus 25 943 for females The per capita income for the city was 20 411 About 3 5 of families and 4 6 of the population were below the poverty line including 7 3 of those under age 18 and 3 7 of those age 65 or over EconomyAccording to Brook Park s 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report the top employers in the city were Employer of Employees1 Ford Motor Company 1 8752 U S Department of the Interior 1 6473 Marc s 5914 Global Technical Recruiters 4815 Group Management Services 4566 Minute Men Inc 4267 Unicare Life amp Health Ins 3288 Vesuvius USA Corp 3219 East Park Operations LLC 29410 City of Brook Park 276SportsThe Cleveland Browns plan to move from Huntington Bank Field in Downtown Cleveland to a new stadium in Brook Park which will bear the same name EducationBrook Park is part of the Berea City School District Elementary students attend Brook Park Elementary school Middle School students attend Middleburg Heights Junior High School former Midpark High School in the neighboring city of Middleburg Heights High school students attend Berea Midpark High School in the neighboring city of Berea See alsoCleveland EngineReferences ArcGIS REST Services Directory United States Census Bureau Retrieved September 20 2022 U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Brook Park Ohio Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio April 1 2020 to July 1 2023 United States Census Bureau Retrieved June 5 2024 U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved January 31 2008 Brook Park s 100 years a timeline July 2 2014 Retrieved September 2 2016 Brook Park Marine battalion returns to Middle East Retrieved September 2 2016 US Gazetteer files 2010 2000 and 1990 United States Census Bureau February 12 2011 Retrieved April 23 2011 US Gazetteer files 2010 United States Census Bureau Archived from the original on January 25 2012 Retrieved January 6 2013 Segall Grant July 7 2014 Brook Park has weathered 100 contentious confusing years cleveland com The Plain Dealer Retrieved September 19 2018 Number of Inhabitants Ohio PDF 18th Census of the United States U S Census Bureau 1960 Retrieved April 24 2020 Ohio Population and Housing Unit Counts PDF U S Census Bureau Retrieved November 22 2013 Data Center Results Retrieved September 2 2016 U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved January 6 2013 City of Brook Park ACFR Withers Tom October 17 2024 Browns announce plans to move from their lakefront stadium since 1999 to dome in the suburbs Associated Press External linksWikimedia Commons has media related to Brook Park Ohio City of Brook Park
