Vermilion, Ohio
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Vermilion is a city located in Erie and Lorain counties in Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,927.
The nickname of Vermilion High School sports teams is the "Sailors", and many prominent sailboat racers of the Great Lakes have lived here.
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History
It was initially settled in the early 19th century (the oldest permanent structure dates to 1811 -- it is still a private residence), and formed as a village in 1834. It was noted as a fishing and small boat harbor.
As commerce grew in larger near-by cities, the Vermilion River proved inadequate to large commercial traffic, but the commercial fishing business remained active until the 1970's. During the early 20th century the area became known as a resort community, featuring beaches and cottages. Although most structures were eventually converted to year-round use, many still are used as summer homes or vacation houses.
Merging with the nearby village of Vermilion-on-the-Lake in 1960, Vermilion grew and became a city (Ohio law provides a distinction between communities with populations under or over 5000 people).
A local non-profit group, Friends of Harbourtown, actively promotes tourism and the historical connection to Vermilion's roots as a maritime community, using the slogan "Harbourtown 1834".
Geography
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Location of Vermilion, Ohio
Vermilion is located at 41°25'4" North, 82°20'40" West (41.417656, -82.344351)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.1 km² (10.8 mi²). 27.9 km² (10.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.46% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 10,927 people, 4,254 households, and 3,113 families residing in the city. The population density is 391.0/km² (1,012.6/mi²). There are 4,713 housing units at an average density of 168.6/km² (436.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.14% White, 0.17% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 1.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,254 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% are non-families. 22.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $49,926, and the median income for a family is $57,311. Males have a median income of $41,269 versus $25,195 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,635. 5.4% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Vermilion website http://www.vermilion.net/
- Vermilion history http://www.mr1cooker.com/