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'''Conneaut''' ({{pronEng|ˈkɒniɔːt}})<ref>http://scrippsjschool.org/pronunciation/</ref> is a city in ], ], ], along ] at the mouth of ], which is the number one steelhead trout stream in the country. The population was 12,734 at the ].


'''Conneaut''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɒ|n|i|ɔː|t}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scrippsjschool.org/pronunciation/|title=A Pronunciation Guide to places in Ohio -- E.W.Scripps School of|website=scrippsjschool.org|access-date=April 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725084101/http://scrippsjschool.org/pronunciation/|archive-date=July 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> {{respell|KON|ee|awt}}) is the northeastern most city in ], United States, as well as the entire state as a whole. Located in the ], it is settled along ] at the mouth of ] {{convert|66|mi}} northeast of ]. The population was 12,318 at the ].
== History ==
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The city of Conneaut is located on an old ] trail, also used by early pioneers heading westward. The word ''conneaut'' comes from the ] language, and has a disputed meaning.


==History==
A ] village was located at or near Conneaut around 1747.<ref>{{cite book |last= Tanner |first= Helen Hornbeck |coauthors= Adele Hast, Jacqueline Peterson, Robert J. Surtees, Miklos Pinther |title= Atlas of Great Lakes Indian History |year= 1987 |publisher= University of Oklahoma Press |isbn= 0-8061-2056-8 |page= 75}}</ref>
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Conneaut is located on an old ] trail, later used by early westbound pioneers. The word ''conneaut'' comes from the ] language, and has a disputed meaning.<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=49|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=33}}</ref> A ] village was located at or near Conneaut, c. 1747.<ref>{{cite book |last= Tanner |first= Helen Hornbeck |author2= Adele Hast |author3= Jacqueline Peterson |author4= Robert J. Surtees |author5= Miklos Pinther |title= Atlas of Great Lakes Indian History |url= https://archive.org/details/atlasofgreatlake0000unse/page/75 |year= 1987 |publisher= University of Oklahoma Press |isbn= 0-8061-2056-8 |page= }}</ref>


In 1796, surveyors for the ] built a log storehouse here, but the permanent settlement dates from 1798. In 1832 Conneaut was incorporated,<ref name="EB1911">{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Conneaut|volume=6|page=951}}</ref> and was described in 1833 as having a printing office, one meeting house, two taverns, and several stores and shops.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_dt48AAAAYAAJ | title=The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary | publisher=Scott and Wright | date=1833 | access-date=December 12, 2013 | author=Kilbourn, John | pages=}}</ref> It became a city in 1898.<ref name="EB1911"/> Conneaut was originally named '''New Salem''', and the parts surrounding it were named "Lakeville" from 1944 to 1964, though these were eventually combined into what is now known as "Conneaut". People still refer to parts of Conneaut as Lakeville or Amboy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.experience-ohio-amish-country.com/conneaut-ohio.html|title=What's With the Name!|publisher=Ohio Amish Country Marketing LLC|access-date=March 30, 2016}}</ref>
Conneaut is located in the northeastern corner of Ohio and has {{convert|27|sqmi|km2}} within its corporate city limits. The city, since 1992 has been under a ]. The current city manager is Bob Schaumleffel, Jr.. It is a mixture of urban areas and rural farmland. The City has over seven miles (11 km) of shoreline along Lake Erie, with beaches, boating facilities and a healthy summer tourist trade. Transportation services Conneaut via ], which bisects the city, along with an international shipping port and three railroads. Major industries within the city include CPS of Ohio (formerly Venture Industries), General Aluminum (automotive parts), and CW Ohio (windows and pillars). The city's historic central business district and its harbor business district are not as thriving as in the past.


On March 27, 1953, a ] killed 21 people.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=f75iQOmSuEUC&q=conneaut+train+collision&pg=PA39 | title=Railroading in Conneaut, Ohio | publisher=Arcadia Publishing | year=2003 | access-date=December 1, 2013 | author=Borsvold, David | pages=39| isbn=9780738523460 }}</ref>
Conneaut was originally named "Salem", and the parts surrounding it were named "Lakeville" from 1944-1964. Eventually it was all made into one town and named "Conneaut". People still refer to parts of Conneaut as Lakeville or Amboy.


==Geography== ==Geography==
According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|26.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|26.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.07|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=] |access-date=January 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref> Conneaut is situated along Lake Erie at the mouth of Conneaut Creek.
Conneaut is located at {{coord|41|56|36|N|80|34|10|W|city}} (41.943313, -80.569476){{GR|1}}.


Conneaut is located in the northeasternmost corner of Ohio, bordering the state of ] to the east and has {{convert|27|sqmi|km2}} within its corporate city limits, making it the 15th-largest city in Ohio by total land area.
According to the ], the city has a total area of 26.4&nbsp;square miles (68.5&nbsp;km²), of which, 26.4&nbsp;square miles (68.3&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.1&nbsp;square miles (0.2&nbsp;km²) of it (0.23%) is water. Conneaut is situated along ] at the mouth of ].

Conneaut is a mixture of urban areas and rural farmland. The city has over seven miles (11&nbsp;km) of shoreline along Lake Erie, with beaches, boating facilities and a healthy summer tourist trade.

===Climate===

According to the ], Conneaut has a continental ] (Cfb) with warm to hot summers and cool to mild winters moderated by Lake Erie. Conneaut experiences ] due to the proximity of ].


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1840= 2642
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|1850= 818
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 12,485 people, 5,038 households, and 3,410 families residing in the city. The ] was 473.4 people per square mile (182.8/km²). There were 5,710 housing units at an average density of 216.5/sq&nbsp;mi (83.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.33% ], 1.12% ], 0.18% ], 0.47% ], 0.05% ], 0.23% from ], and 1.61% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.06% of the population. 19.7% were of ], 16.0% ], 13.7% ], 12.0% ], 6.2% ] and 6.2% ] ancestry according to ].
|1860= 1952
|1870= 1163
There were 5,038 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were ] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.9% 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 2.98.
|1880= 1256
|1890= 3241
In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.
|1900= 7133
|1910= 8319
|1920= 9343
|1930= 9691
|1940= 9355
|1950= 10230
|1960= 10567
|1970= 14552
|1980= 13839
|1990= 13241
|2000= 12485
|2010= 12841
|2020= 12318
|estyear= 2023
|estimate= 12360
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 21, 2013}}</ref><br>2018 Estimate<ref name= "2018 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=]|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 12,841 people, 4,740 households, and 3,034 families living in the city. The ] was {{convert|487.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,702 housing units at an average density of {{convert|216.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% ], 7.5% ], 0.2% ], 0.4% ], 0.4% from ], and 1.8% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 4,740 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were ] living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the ] of 2000, there were 12,485 people, 5,038 households, and 3,410 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|473.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,710 housing units at an average density of {{convert|216.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.33% ], 1.12% ], 0.18% ], 0.47% ], 0.05% ], 0.23% from ], and 1.61% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.06% of the population. 19.7% were of ], 16.0% ], 13.7% ], 12.0% ], 6.2% ] and 6.2% ] ancestry according to ]. There were 5,038 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were ] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.9% 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 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,717, and the median income for a family was $37,955. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $21,198 for females. The ] for the city was $14,703. About 10.7% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the ], including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the city was $31,717, and the median income for a family was $37,955. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $21,198 for females. The ] for the city was $14,703. About 10.7% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the ], including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.


==Notable persons== ==Economy==
Major industries within the city include CSP of Ohio (formerly Venture Industries), General Aluminum (automotive parts), and CW Ohio (windows and pillars). The city's historic business district and its harbor business district are not as thriving as in the past. A few of the main businesses that anchor the downtown are Gerdes Pharmacy and Orlando Brothers grocery store. From 1944 until 2000, the ] was a major manufacturer of microphones. Astatic merged CAD (Conneaut Audio Devices) in 2000 which continues to produce microphones.<ref>]</ref>{{circular reference|date=August 2020}} Conneaut is also home to the Lake Erie Correctional Institution, which has a total staff of 295 employees as of February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://drc.ohio.gov/laeci|title=Lake Erie Correctional (Alpha Version: 9.3.2.1024)|website=drc.ohio.gov|access-date=February 9, 2020}}</ref> The port of Conneaut, Ohio is the loading point for train cars bearing iron ore for Pittsburgh area steel mills, including the ].
* ], ethnomusicologist (1899-1980)

* ], was a U.S. House Representative from Minnesota.
==Government==
The city has been operated under a ] since 1992.{{citation needed|date=June 2012}}
* ], appointed by ] to Minister Resident to ].

* ], ] player for ], second winner of the ]
==Culture==
* ], Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Conneaut holds an annual ] reenactment every summer since 1999.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://ddayohio.us/about-us.html |publisher=D-Day Ohio, Inc |access-date=11 October 2024}}</ref>
* ], ] general.

* ] (1927-2006), Test Supervisor of ]<ref>1</ref>; retired from ] in 1990.
==Transportation==
Transportation services Conneaut via ], which bisects the city, along with an international shipping port and three railroads. ] also bisects Conneaut. ] has its northern terminus on Conneaut where it intersects with ].

==Education==
It is in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st39_oh/schooldistrict_maps/c39007_ashtabula/DC20SD_C39007.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ashtabula County, OH|publisher=]|access-date=2023-07-31}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* ], eminent ethnologist, anthropologist and film-maker
* ], first president of Michigan State Equal Suffrage Association
* ], American radio personality (Axis Sally) during World War II
* ], U.S. House Representative from Minnesota
* ], appointed by ] as Minister Resident to ]
* ], ] player for ]
* ], All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
* ], Illinois judge and state representative
* ], MLB pitcher for Washington Senators
* ], Republican member of U.S. House of Representatives from New York
* ], ] general
* ] member Pennsylvania House of Representatives
* ], Republican member of Wisconsin State Assembly
* ], co-founder of ] and ]

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="220px" heights="165px" class="center">
File:conneaut industry.jpg|Industry related to the shipping of ores
File:Conneaut light.jpg|Conneaut lighthouse
File:Playground - panoramio (24).jpg|A modern-day playground.
File:Middle Road Covered Bridge (9062496296).jpg|]
File:Conneaut Township Park stairs.jpg|Steps to beach at Conneaut Township Park
</gallery>


==References== ==References==
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==Further reading== ==Further reading==
* Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. 1985. '' Ashtabula County history, then and now : a history of the people of the county.'' Dallas: Taylor Publishing. * {{cite book |author=Ashtabula County Genealogical Society |year=1985 |title=Ashtabula County history, then and now : a history of the people of the county |location=Dallas |publisher=Taylor Publishing}}
* ''Biographical history of northeastern Ohio : embracing the counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake.'' 1893. Chicago: Lewis Publishing. * {{cite book |title=Biographical history of northeastern Ohio: embracing the counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake |year=1893 |location=Chicago |publisher=Lewis Publishing |url=https://archive.org/details/biographicalhist00lewi_1}}
* Borsvald, David. 2003. ''Railroading in Conneaut, Ohio.'' Images of Rail. Chicago: Arcadia Publishing. (ISBN 978-0738523460) * {{cite book |isbn=978-0738523460 |title=Railroading in Conneaut, Ohio |last1=Borsvold |first1=David |date=2003 |publisher=Arcadia }}
* {{cite thesis |last=Bottoms |first=Eric E. |title=The improvement of Conneaut Harbor Ohio and breakwater design |year=1930 |publisher=Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science |url=https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102527554}}
* Clark, Rev. Rufus. 1880. . Published in the Conneaut Reporter starting c. 22 January 1880; Reprint, 1985, Ashtabula County Genealogical Society.
* Clark, Rev. Rufus. 1880. . Published in the Conneaut Reporter starting c. January 22, 1880; Reprint, 1985, Ashtabula County Genealogical Society.
* Large, Moina M. 1924. ''History of Ashtabula County, Ohio''. 2 vols. Indianapolis, IN: Historical Publishing Co.
* {{cite book |title=Tales (Some Tall) of Conneaut and Ashtabula County |publisher=Conneaut Area Historical Society |location=Conneaut, OH |year=2023 |oclc=1387599824}}
* Williams, William W. 1878. ''History of Ashtabula County, Ohio, with illustration and biographical sketches of its pioneers and most prominent men.'' Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott. (Reprint, 1974, Ashtabula Geneaological Society; 1993, Higginson Book Company)
* {{cite thesis |last=Kaltinick |first=Arnold |title=Socialist municipal administration in four American cities: (Milwaukee, Schenectady, New Castle, Pennsylvania and Conneaut, Ohio), 1910-1916 |location=New York University |oclc=320074051 |year=1982}}
* {{cite book |last=Large |first=Moina M. |year=1924 |title=History of Ashtabula County, Ohio |volume=1-2 |location=Indianapolis, IN |publisher=Historical Publishing Co.}}
* {{cite book |isbn=978-0738577319 |title=Conneaut |last1=Owens |first1=David B. |date=2010 |publisher=Arcadia }}
* {{cite book |last=Williams |first=William W. |year=1878 |title=History of Ashtabula County, Ohio, with illustration and biographical sketches of its pioneers and most prominent men |location=Philadelphia |publisher=J.B. Lippincott}} (Reprint, 1974, Ashtabula Genealogical Society; 1993, Higginson Book Company)


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City in Ohio, United States
Conneaut, Ohio
City
Aerial view of the port at ConneautAerial view of the port at Conneaut
Official seal of Conneaut, OhioSeal
Motto: "Life's Just Better Here!"
Location of Conneaut, OhioLocation of Conneaut, Ohio
Location of Conneaut in Ashtabula CountyLocation of Conneaut in Ashtabula County
Coordinates: 41°55′30″N 80°35′25″W / 41.92500°N 80.59028°W / 41.92500; -80.59028
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyAshtabula
Settled1799
Incorporated1834 (village)
1902 (city)
Area
 • Total26.49 sq mi (68.61 km)
 • Land26.43 sq mi (68.44 km)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km)
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population
 • Total12,318
 • Estimate 12,360
 • Density466.15/sq mi (179.98/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code44030
Area code440
FIPS code39-18350
GNIS feature ID1085723
Websitewww.conneautohio.gov

Conneaut (/ˈkɒniɔːt/ KON-ee-awt) is the northeastern most city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States, as well as the entire state as a whole. Located in the Cleveland metropolitan area, it is settled along Lake Erie at the mouth of Conneaut Creek 66 miles (106 km) northeast of Cleveland. The population was 12,318 at the 2020 census.

History

Main Street in 1909

Conneaut is located on an old Native American trail, later used by early westbound pioneers. The word conneaut comes from the Seneca language, and has a disputed meaning. A Mississauga village was located at or near Conneaut, c. 1747.

In 1796, surveyors for the Connecticut Land Company built a log storehouse here, but the permanent settlement dates from 1798. In 1832 Conneaut was incorporated, and was described in 1833 as having a printing office, one meeting house, two taverns, and several stores and shops. It became a city in 1898. Conneaut was originally named New Salem, and the parts surrounding it were named "Lakeville" from 1944 to 1964, though these were eventually combined into what is now known as "Conneaut". People still refer to parts of Conneaut as Lakeville or Amboy.

On March 27, 1953, a three-train collision near Conneaut killed 21 people.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.43 square miles (68.45 km), of which 26.36 square miles (68.27 km) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km) is water. Conneaut is situated along Lake Erie at the mouth of Conneaut Creek.

Conneaut is located in the northeasternmost corner of Ohio, bordering the state of Pennsylvania to the east and has 27 square miles (70 km) within its corporate city limits, making it the 15th-largest city in Ohio by total land area.

Conneaut is a mixture of urban areas and rural farmland. The city has over seven miles (11 km) of shoreline along Lake Erie, with beaches, boating facilities and a healthy summer tourist trade.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Conneaut has a continental maritime climate (Cfb) with warm to hot summers and cool to mild winters moderated by Lake Erie. Conneaut experiences seasonal lag due to the proximity of Lake Erie.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18402,642—
1850818−69.0%
18601,952138.6%
18701,163−40.4%
18801,2568.0%
18903,241158.0%
19007,133120.1%
19108,31916.6%
19209,34312.3%
19309,6913.7%
19409,355−3.5%
195010,2309.4%
196010,5673.3%
197014,55237.7%
198013,839−4.9%
199013,241−4.3%
200012,485−5.7%
201012,8412.9%
202012,318−4.1%
2023 (est.)12,3600.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2018 Estimate

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 12,841 people, 4,740 households, and 3,034 families living in the city. The population density was 487.1 inhabitants per square mile (188.1/km). There were 5,702 housing units at an average density of 216.3 per square mile (83.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White, 7.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 4,740 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,485 people, 5,038 households, and 3,410 families living in the city. The population density was 473.4 inhabitants per square mile (182.8/km). There were 5,710 housing units at an average density of 216.5 per square mile (83.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.33% White, 1.12% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population. 19.7% were of German, 16.0% Italian, 13.7% English, 12.0% Irish, 6.2% American and 6.2% Finnish ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 5,038 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.9% 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 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,717, and the median income for a family was $37,955. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $21,198 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,703. About 10.7% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Major industries within the city include CSP of Ohio (formerly Venture Industries), General Aluminum (automotive parts), and CW Ohio (windows and pillars). The city's historic business district and its harbor business district are not as thriving as in the past. A few of the main businesses that anchor the downtown are Gerdes Pharmacy and Orlando Brothers grocery store. From 1944 until 2000, the Astatic Corporation was a major manufacturer of microphones. Astatic merged CAD (Conneaut Audio Devices) in 2000 which continues to produce microphones. Conneaut is also home to the Lake Erie Correctional Institution, which has a total staff of 295 employees as of February 2020. The port of Conneaut, Ohio is the loading point for train cars bearing iron ore for Pittsburgh area steel mills, including the Edgar Thomson Works.

Government

The city has been operated under a council-manager government since 1992.

Culture

Conneaut holds an annual D-Day reenactment every summer since 1999.

Transportation

Transportation services Conneaut via Interstate 90, which bisects the city, along with an international shipping port and three railroads. U.S Route 20 also bisects Conneaut. Ohio State Route 7 has its northern terminus on Conneaut where it intersects with State Route 531.

Education

It is in the Conneaut Area City School District.

Notable people

Gallery

  • Industry related to the shipping of ores Industry related to the shipping of ores
  • Conneaut lighthouse Conneaut lighthouse
  • A modern-day playground. A modern-day playground.
  • Middle Road Covered Bridge Middle Road Covered Bridge
  • Steps to beach at Conneaut Township Park Steps to beach at Conneaut Township Park

References

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  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Conneaut, Ohio
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Further reading

  • Ashtabula County Genealogical Society (1985). Ashtabula County history, then and now : a history of the people of the county. Dallas: Taylor Publishing.
  • Biographical history of northeastern Ohio: embracing the counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake. Chicago: Lewis Publishing. 1893.
  • Borsvold, David (2003). Railroading in Conneaut, Ohio. Arcadia. ISBN 978-0738523460.
  • Bottoms, Eric E. (1930). The improvement of Conneaut Harbor Ohio and breakwater design (Thesis). Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science.
  • Clark, Rev. Rufus. 1880. Early History of South Ridge. Published in the Conneaut Reporter starting c. January 22, 1880; Reprint, 1985, Ashtabula County Genealogical Society.
  • Tales (Some Tall) of Conneaut and Ashtabula County. Conneaut, OH: Conneaut Area Historical Society. 2023. OCLC 1387599824.
  • Kaltinick, Arnold (1982). Socialist municipal administration in four American cities: (Milwaukee, Schenectady, New Castle, Pennsylvania and Conneaut, Ohio), 1910-1916 (Thesis). New York University. OCLC 320074051.
  • Large, Moina M. (1924). History of Ashtabula County, Ohio. Vol. 1–2. Indianapolis, IN: Historical Publishing Co.
  • Owens, David B. (2010). Conneaut. Arcadia. ISBN 978-0738577319.
  • Williams, William W. (1878). History of Ashtabula County, Ohio, with illustration and biographical sketches of its pioneers and most prominent men. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott. (Reprint, 1974, Ashtabula Genealogical Society; 1993, Higginson Book Company)

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