Avon ( ) is a city in northeastern Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 24,847 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

History

thumb|left|Henry Harrison Williams House

In the 17th century, what is now Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, and Westlake were all once one territory. This territory was inhabited by various Native American tribes, such as the Wyandots, Ottawas, and Eries, who lived in wigwams or simple-stone dwellings. They settled, traded, fought, and later forcibly moved elsewhere.

Township Number 7 in Range 16 of the Western Reserve received its first permanent American settlers during 1814 from Montgomery County, New York, led by Wilbur Cahoon. The township was administered by Dover township and was part of Cuyahoga County. In 1818, Township Number 7 was organized and named "Xeuma", then later renamed "Troy Township". In 1824, Lorain County was created, and the name of Troy Township was changed to Avon Township. An Avon post office was established in 1825. The entire township was incorporated into a village in 1917, and became the City of Avon in 1961.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is covered by water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Avon had a population of 24,847. The median age was 40.7 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.9 males age 18 and over.

There were 8,821 households in Avon, of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 64.2% were married-couple households, 10.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

! Race !! Number !! Percent

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| White || 21,484 || 86.5%

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| Black or African American || 657 || 2.6%

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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 25 || 0.1%

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| Asian || 986 || 4.0%

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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 1 || 0.0%

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| Some other race || 276 || 1.1%

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| Two or more races || 1,418 || 5.7%

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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 1,197 || 4.8%

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2010 census

As of the census of 2010, 21,193 people, 7,584 households, and 5,750 families resided in the city. The population density was . There were 8,007 housing units at a density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 2.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.4% of the population.

Of the 7,584 households, 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were not families. About 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years; 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Of the city's population over the age of 25, 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

2000 census

As of the census Avon Middle School was named a Blue Ribbon recipient for 2020 by the United States Department of Education.

Avon has a public library, a branch of the Lorain Public Library. As of October 2022, this library was under construction to add 16,000 square feet to the existing library after receiving the funds necessary for such an expansion after passing in a levy in May 2020. The expansion opened in January 2023.

Notable people

  • Al "Bubba" Baker (born 1956), former NFL player
  • Alfred Richard "Red" Barr, (1908-1971) long serving Hall of Fame Southern Methodist University Swimming Coach from 1947 through 1971
  • Gene Hickerson (1935–2008), professional football Hall of Fame
  • Luke S. Johnson (1847–1910), Civil War soldier and Michigan state representative
  • Chris Loschetter (born 1980), professional bowler on the PBA Tour
  • Alex Ramirez (born 1974), outfielder for Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball, two-time MVP winner
  • Harrison Williams (1873–1953), investor, entrepreneur, and multi-millionaire

Footnotes

References

  • City website
  • avonhistory.org
  • Avon Schools Website