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'''Olmsted Falls''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 7,962 at the ]. '''Olmsted Falls''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 7,962 at the ].

==Geography== ==Geography==
Olmsted Falls is located at {{coord|41|22|3|N|81|54|17|W|region:US_type:city}} (41.367626, -81.904818){{GR|1}}. Olmsted Falls is located at {{coord|41|22|3|N|81|54|17|W|region:US_type:city}} (41.367626, -81.904818){{GR|1}}.
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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 7,962 people, 3,121 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The ] was 1,927.2 people per square mile (744.3/km²). There were 3,267 housing units at an average density of 790.8/sq&nbsp;mi (305.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% ], 1.31% ], 0.99% ], 0.73% ], 0.06% ], 0.28% from ], and 0.88% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.51% of the population. As of 2006, the population is estimated to be 10,000+. As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 7,962 people, 3,121 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The ] was 1,927.2 people per square mile (744.3/km²). There were 3,267 housing units at an average density of 790.8 per square mile (305.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% ], 1.31% ], 0.99% ], 0.73% ], 0.06% ], 0.28% from ], and 0.88% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.51% of the population. As of 2006, the population is estimated to be 10,000+.


There were 3,121 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were ] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06. There were 3,121 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were ] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
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==Education== ==Education==
The Olmsted Falls school system educates students from Olmsted Falls, parts of Columbia Station, part of ], and from neighboring ]. There are five schools in the school system, Early Childhood Center, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls Intermeadiate School, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and Olmsted Falls High School. The school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is a bulldog. The Olmsted Falls school system educates students from Olmsted Falls, parts of Columbia Station, part of ], and from neighboring ]. There are five schools in the school system, Early Childhood Center, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls Intermeadiate School, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and Olmsted Falls High School. The school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is a bulldog.


==Athletics== ==Athletics==
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Current mayor Robert G. Blomquist was a three term member of city council before being elected mayor in 1999. Current mayor Robert G. Blomquist was a three term member of city council before being elected mayor in 1999.


===Legislative=== ===Legislative===
The City Council of Olmsted Falls consists of seven members elected to two year terms; Gary Thompson Council President, Ann Marie Donegan Council President Pro-Tempore, Council-At-Large, Clerk of Council and one representative for each of the four wards. It is a "strong Council - weak Mayor" form of government, with the Mayor not holding any voting rights on Council. The City Council of Olmsted Falls consists of seven members elected to two year terms; Gary Thompson Council President, Ann Marie Donegan Council President Pro-Tempore, Council-At-Large, Clerk of Council and one representative for each of the four wards. It is a "strong Council - weak Mayor" form of government, with the Mayor not holding any voting rights on Council.


===Judicial=== ===Judicial===
The Mayor's Court of Olmsted Falls is located in the City Hall building. The Mayor's Court of Olmsted Falls is located in the City Hall building.



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City in Ohio, United States
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
City
Location within Cuyahoga countyLocation within Cuyahoga county
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
Government
 • MayorRobert Blomquist
Area
 • Total4.1 sq mi (10.7 km)
 • Land4.1 sq mi (10.7 km)
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Population
 • Total7,962
 • Density1,900/sq mi (740/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes44138
Area code440
FIPS code39-58422Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1072238
WebsiteOfficial website

Olmsted Falls is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,962 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Olmsted Falls is located at 41°22′3″N 81°54′17″W / 41.36750°N 81.90472°W / 41.36750; -81.90472 (41.367626, -81.904818)Template:GR. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.7 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 7,962 people, 3,121 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,927.2 people per square mile (744.3/km²). There were 3,267 housing units at an average density of 790.8 per square mile (305.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% White, 1.31% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population. As of 2006, the population is estimated to be 10,000+.

There were 3,121 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,826, and the median income for a family was $66,196. Males had a median income of $41,996 versus $35,110 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,716. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Olmsted Falls school system educates students from Olmsted Falls, parts of Columbia Station, part of Berea, and from neighboring Olmsted Township. There are five schools in the school system, Early Childhood Center, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls Intermeadiate School, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and Olmsted Falls High School. The school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is a bulldog.

Athletics

In December 2000, The Bulldog football team won the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship, defeating Piqua 21-0 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, OH.

The Lady Bulldog volleyball team won the State Championships in 2008.

Katie Nageotte won the Pole Vaulting State Championship her senior year in 2009.

Government

Executive

The mayor is the ceremonial head of government. He/She is full-time and presides over city council meetings, has the power to veto council actions and also acts as the Safety Director for the city. Current mayor Robert G. Blomquist was a three term member of city council before being elected mayor in 1999.

Legislative

The City Council of Olmsted Falls consists of seven members elected to two year terms; Gary Thompson Council President, Ann Marie Donegan Council President Pro-Tempore, Council-At-Large, Clerk of Council and one representative for each of the four wards. It is a "strong Council - weak Mayor" form of government, with the Mayor not holding any voting rights on Council.

Judicial

The Mayor's Court of Olmsted Falls is located in the City Hall building.

Places adjacent to Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Olmsted Township
Olmsted Township Olmsted Falls Berea
Columbia Township

References

  1. "Olmsted Falls". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.

External links

Municipalities and communities of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
County seat: Cleveland
Cities
Map of Ohio highlighting Cuyahoga County
Villages
Townships
Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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