Green, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°56′54″N 81°29′32″W / 40.94833°N 81.49222°W / 40.94833; -81.49222
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Green, Ohio
FIPS code
39-31860[4]
GNIS feature ID2394973[3]
Websitehttps://www.cityofgreen.org/

Green is a city in southeastern

Akron and Canton and is part of the Akron metropolitan area
.

History

Green Township was first created in 1809 as part of Stark County. Green Township became part of Summit County after that county's establishment in 1840.[5] Green had several unincorporated hamlets, most notably Greensburg.[6] By 1900, five unincorporated settlements were in Green Township, surrounded by farmlands with valuable crops and areas of coal. The local economy transitioned from farming to business and manufacturing. By 1950, farmers began to sell their lands to developers for residential housing. The increased development in the community led to discussions about becoming a city. Voters approved the merger of the village with the rest of the township in 1991. In the beginning of 1991, Green Township was incorporated as the Village of Green. The village was declared a city in 1992,[7] with the first city mayor being John Torok.[8]

The City of Green is also notable for its legal battle against the NEXUS Pipeline, which runs close to residential neighborhoods, endangered wetlands, and the Comet Lake Dam.[9][10] Construction began in 2018 after a settlement of $7.5 million was reached with the city's government.[11]

Flag

The flag of Green was created as a result of a contest targeted towards school-age residents; due to similar design, there was a tie between two creators, Matt Pitzo and Justin Callahan. The motto for the city was created by Carrie West: "A township from the past, a city of the future."[12] The flag can be viewed at the Central Administration Building (CAB), Boettler Park, and Akron General, all of which are along Massillon Road.

Roundabouts

In 2009, the city opened the first two-lane roundabout in Summit County at the intersection of State Route 241 and Steese Road.[13] As of 2024, there are 11 roundabouts in the city,[14] notably six running along SR-241.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.54 square miles (86.87 km2), of which 32.06 square miles (83.04 km2) is land and 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2) is water.[15]

Post office

The city has no unique

ZIP code
. It is served by the Green post office, but only post office boxes are served by this ZIP code (44232). No street addresses in Green have this ZIP code, Green street addresses are served by 5 different post offices:

Adjacent communities

Green's neighbors are:

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19903,553—
200022,817542.2%
201025,69912.6%
202027,4756.9%
2021 (est.)27,337−0.5%
Sources:[4][17][18][19]

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 10,070 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% 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 3.02.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 8,742 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,133, and the median income for a family was $61,662. Males had a median income of $45,456 versus $28,725 for females. The

poverty line
, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

According to Green's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[21] the largest employers in the city at the time were:

# Employer # of Employees
1
Green Local School District
 632
2
Summa Health System
 555
3 Fannie May Confection 550
4
Fedex Custom Critical
 495
5 Diebold Nixdorf 427
6
Target Corp.
 369
7 Tamarkin Company (Giant Eagle) 367
8 DRB Systems LLC 366
9 Minute Men, Inc. 351
10 Akron General Parners Inc. (Cleveland Clinic Akron General) 338

Government

City limits signage

The City of Green is governed by a mayor and a 7-member city council. The mayor and three members of Council are elected at-large, while four council members are elected from wards. The mayor and all council members are limited to two consecutive, four-year terms. As of 2024, the mayor is Rocco Yeargin.[1]

As of 2024, the members of city council are:[22]

  • Barbara Babbitt (Ward 1)
  • C.J. Meager (Ward 2) (Vice President of Council)
  • Rick Miller (Ward 3)
  • Jeff Noble (Ward 4)
  • Clark Anthony DeVitis (At-large) (President of Council)
  • Gerard Neugebauer (At-large)
  • Justin Speight (At-large)

Former and current mayors of the City of Green include John Torok (1992-1998), Freda Hunter Bates (1998-1998), Brenda Fargo (1998-1999), Dan Croghan (2000-2007), Dick Norton (2008-2015), Gerard Neugebauer (2016-2023), and Rocco Yeargin (2024-present).

In 2019, residents voted to change the administration's Law Director position from a mayoral appointed position to an elected position. Green's first elected Law Director, Lisa Carey Dean, took office in 2020.

Federally, Green is represented in the United States Senate by Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown (D) and J. D. Vance (R). They are represented in the United States House of Representatives by Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (D).

In the Ohio Senate, Green is represented by Republican Kristina Roegner. Bob Young (R) represents Green in the Ohio House of Representatives. Young is a former City Council member from Green.

Education

The city is served by Green Local Schools.

The city is also served by Portage Lakes Career Center, which offers vocational programs to high school students and adults

Places of interest

The

Akron-Canton Regional Airport is located mostly in the city of Green, although a small part extends into Jackson Township in Stark County.[23] Singer Lake Bog is also located nearby.[24]

Notable people

International relations

Green became a sister city with Beiuș, Romania in 2018.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b Green, Ohio: Mayor
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Green, Ohio
  4. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Green Chamber of Commerce | Community Links". Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "Green Township".
  7. ^ "History". Archived from the original on March 24, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
  8. ^ Christy, Judith P. "Green, Our Heritage, Our Home", Green Local School District, 2002.
  9. ^ "Nexus pipeline: City of Green says its alternate plan minimizes risk of explosions, water issues (photos, video)". The Plain Dealer. October 17, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Nexus pipeline opponents seek more help from residents". Akron Beacon Journal. January 3, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Green approves $7.5M NEXUS pipeline deal". WEWS. February 7, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  12. ^ "Green, Ohio (U.S.)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  13. ^ Poston, Eric (March 31, 2022). "City of Green turning 30 April 5". Akron.com. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "Green draws statewide spotlight for its traffic planning in roundabout fashion". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  16. ^ Green Community Directory 2011/2012 Edition, City of Green, Summit County, Ohio EPIC Press, Inc.
  17. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  18. ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  19. ^ "Green city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  20. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  21. ^ "City of Green 2022 ACFR". Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  22. ^ https://www.cityofgreen.org/385/City-Council Green, OH: City Council
  23. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 9, 2008. Retrieved February 27, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  24. ^ "Singer Lake Bog". Archived from the original on September 23, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
  25. ^ "Sister City Program". City of Green.

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