Munroe Falls, Ohio
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| Founded | 1838 | ||
| County | Summit County | ||
| Mayor | Frank Larson | ||
| Area - Total - Water | 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) 3.18% | ||
| Population - City (2000) - Density | 5,314 748.8/km² (1,939.8/mi²) | ||
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5 | ||
| Latitude Longitude | 41°8'20" N 81°26'16" W | ||
| http://www.munroefalls.com/ | |||
Munroe Falls is a city located in the northeast portion of Summit County, Ohio, near Kent and south of Stow. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,314.
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Geography
Munroe Falls is located at 41°8'20" North, 81°26'16" West (41.138806, -81.437870)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.18% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,314 people, 1,955 households, and 1,524 families residing in the city. The population density is 748.8/km² (1,939.8/mi²). There are 2,035 housing units at an average density of 286.8/km² (742.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.10% White, 0.92% African American, 0.02% Native American, 1.19% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,955 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% are non-families. 18.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $61,169, and the median income for a family is $69,918. Males have a median income of $51,277 versus $31,563 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,317. 1.5% of the population and 0.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
Munroe Falls's history is rooted in the Cuyahoga River, where many industrial plants were developed. In 1817 a log dam was built at the present dam location to provide power for both a saw and grist mill, which was constructed on either side of the dam. These industries flourished, and soon a carding factory and other small business found their home in the then village of Florence. In 1836 the Munroe Brothers of Boston purchased 200 acres (800,000 m²) of land of Florence and renamed it Munroe Falls. They then started the Munroe Falls Manufacturing Company, which made things from wool to tools. Incorporation of the Village of Munroe Falls took place in 1838 as part of Portage County until 1840 when Summit County was formed. Completed in 1841, The Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal created great prosperity for the region. The grist mill was granted the tools needed to manufacture paper in 1866. The canal was disbanded shortly after its formation in 1868. Railroad tracks took its place in the form of a single line owned by the Pittsburgh and Western Railroad. These tracks were doubled in 1900 following the purchase of the railroad by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The growth of Munroe Falls continued when the Cleveland Paper Company purchased a mill in 1866. The Mill, today known as Sonoco Products, still operates and is an important part of the city's economy. However, Munroe Falls was not destined to become a large industrial center. Munroe Falls is a small residential community, with a rate of growth slow enough to preserve its rich history and quick enough to stay on course through the next century.