Lodi, Ohio
| Lodi, Ohio | |
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| Village | |
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| Coordinates: 41°1′59″N 82°0′42″W / 41.03306°N 82.01167°WCoordinates: 41°1′59″N 82°0′42″W / 41.03306°N 82.01167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Medina |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 2,746 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 2,771 |
| • Density | 1,220.4/sq mi (471.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 44254 |
| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-44604[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061436[2] |
Lodi is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,746 at the 2010 census.
History
Founded in 1811, Lodi is the oldest settlement in Medina County. It was originally called Harrisville, in honor of the family that founded it. It was later renamed to Lodi, the Indian chief who lived nearby; to prevent confusion with another village in Ohio. Ainsworth Street, part of the 'Downtown Circle', is named after Chief Lodi's Daughter.
Facts
An early pioneer named Redfield (after whom Redfield Street is named) sculpted the modern route to Medina through trees. It was later deemed too curvy, so the first governmental road through the region was straightened. In later years, this road became U.S. Route 42.
Lodi hosts the annual Sweet Corn Festival in the middle of July. This three-day-long event begins with a large parade through the town square. Other attractions include fair food, amusement rides, and a popular tug-of-war.
Geography
Lodi is located at 41°1′59″N 82°0′42″W / 41.03306°N 82.01167°W (41.033059, -82.011774),[6] along the East Fork of the Black River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.26 square miles (5.85 km2), of which, 2.25 square miles (5.83 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]
The East Fork of the Black River enters the village from the north and turns back north to empty into Lake Erie. This happens because Lodi is on the north-south continental divide. Rain water runs off in either a northernly direction to Lake Erie or a southernly direction to the Ohio River.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,746 people, 1,178 households, and 726 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,220.4 inhabitants per square mile (471.2 /km2). There were 1,370 housing units at an average density of 608.9 per square mile (235.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 1,178 households of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the village was 41.6 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,061 people, 1,274 households, and 789 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,444.5 people per square mile (557.5/km²). There were 1,341 housing units at an average density of 632.8 per square mile (244.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% White, 0.03% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 1,274 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,679, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $32,882 versus $21,014 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,512. About 8.3% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Lodi Primary School served preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders. Grades three and four were sent to Seville Intermediate School, and fifth and sixth graders attended Westfield Upper Elementary. The communities of Chatham, Lafayette, Westfield Center, Seville, and Lodi combine together to form Cloverleaf Middle School and Cloverleaf High School. With the building of the new Lodi Elementary now situated across the street from Lodi High School, the current buildings are now empty.
Economic
Lodi Station Outlets is located near Lodi in Burbank, Ohio.[7] The outlets reopened with a new renovation on August 30, 2008.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Quinn, Tara (November 25, 2012). "Lodi Station Outlets offer deals and entertainment during holiday season". Sun News (Cleveland.com).
External links
- Lodi Village Government Webpage
- Lodi Outlets website
- Lodi Chamber Webpage
- The Medina County Community Advocate
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