Westlake, Ohio
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{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Westlake, Ohio
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|settlement_type = City
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|motto = Pride, tradition, community
|image_skyline = Westlake Porter Public Library.jpg
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|map_caption = Location of Westlake in Ohio (left) and in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (right)
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|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Ohio
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Cuyahoga
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|government_type = Mayor-council
|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name = Dennis M. Clough (R){{cite web |title=Mayors Office |url=http://www.cityofwestlake.org/citygovernment/mayorsoffice.aspx |website=cityofwestlake.org |access-date=14 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602232929/http://www.cityofwestlake.org/citygovernment/mayorsoffice.aspx |archive-date=June 2, 2009}}
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|established_title = Dover Township first settled
|established_date = October 10, 1810
|established_title2 = Dover Village incorporated
|established_title3 = City of Westlake incorporated
|area_total_km2 = 41.28
|area_total_sq_mi = 15.94
|area_land_km2 = 41.27
|area_land_sq_mi = 15.93
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|population_total = 34228
|population_density_km2 = 829.44
|population_density_sq_mi = 2148.25
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|timezone = EST
|utc_offset = −5
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|coordinates = {{coord|41|27|16|N|81|55|43|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_ft = 709
|postal_code_type = ZIP Code
|postal_code = 44145
|area_code = 440
|website = {{URL|https://www.cityofwestlake.org/}}
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 39-83622{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}
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|blank1_info = 1061762{{GNIS|1061762}}
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Westlake is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb located {{convert|12|mi}} west of downtown Cleveland. The population was 34,228 at the 2020 census.
History
The area now known as the city of Westlake was first settled by European Americans on October 10, 1810. At the time, it was part of Dover Township.
In 1901, the northern part of the township seceded to form Bay Village.{{cite book|last1=Hadsell|first1=Reign S.|last2=Rutherford|first2=Hazel|year=1986|title=A History and Civics of Dover Village|publisher=Dover Village Board of Education|page=41}} In 1912, a southern portion left to join North Olmsted. The remaining township residents formed Dover Village in 1913, taking with it a portion of Olmsted Township.
In order to avoid confusion with the city of Dover in Tuscarawas County,{{cite news |author1=Stanton, Lysa |author2=Pfister, Dave |title=Dover becomes Westlake |url=http://westlakebayvillageobserver.com/read/2011/08/09/dover-becomes-westlake |access-date=August 11, 2014 |work=Westlake-Bay Village Observer |date=August 8, 2011}} Dover Village was renamed Westlake in 1940.{{cite book|last1=Mangus|first1=Michael|last2=Herman|first2=Jennifer L.|title=Ohio Encyclopedia|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bndxn4Qlt4EC&pg=PA574|year=2008|publisher=North American Book Dist LLC|isbn=978-1-878592-68-2|page=574}} The village of Westlake became a city in 1957.
In September 1966, a house in Westlake which had recently been bought by John R. Compton, a black pastor, was firebombed. No one was injured, although the bombing did cause around $10,000 of damage, {{inflation|US|10000|1966|fmt=eq}}.{{inflation/fn|US}} According to the Cleveland Press, the mayor of Westlake, Alexander R. Roman, "criticized the parties involved in the sale of the home... He said no one was notified so the community could be prepared to accept a Negro family."{{Cite news|title = Silence about sale hit in home arson|date = 26 September 1966|work = Cleveland Press}}{{Cite news|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=q7gDAAAAMBAJ&q=john+r.+compton+westlake&pg=PA46|title = Burn cleric's $23,250 home in white suburb|date = 13 October 1966|work = Jet|publisher = Johnson Publishing Company|access-date = 30 August 2015}}
Geography
Westlake is located at {{Coord|41|27|16|N|81|55|43|W|type:city}} (41.454439, −81.928657).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|15.93|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=20 February 2011|access-date=2013-01-06|publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1920= 1754
|1930= 2453
|1940= 3200
|1950= 4912
|1960= 12906
|1970= 15689
|1980= 19475
|1990= 27018
|2000= 31719
|2010= 32729
|2020= 34228
|footnote=Sources:{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf|date=1960|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}{{cite web|title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}
}}
=Income=
The median income for a household in the city was $72,917, and the median income for a family was $98,223 (these figures had changed to $63,252 and $90,397 respectively as of a 2007 estimate).{{Cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-context=adp&-qr_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_DP3YR3&-ds_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_&-tree_id=3307&-redoLog=true&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=16000US3983622&-format=&-_lang=en |title=American FactFinder - Results |access-date=2009-04-06 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200210225959/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-context=adp&-qr_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_DP3YR3&-ds_name=ACS_2007_3YR_G00_&-tree_id=3307&-redoLog=true&-_caller=geoselect&-geo_id=16000US3983622&-format=&-_lang=en |archive-date=2020-02-10 |url-status=dead }} Males had a median income of $60,429 versus $36,999 for females. The per capita income for the city was $56,515. About 1.3% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. Of the city's population over the age of 25, 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher,[https://web.archive.org/web/20050309213518/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3983622.html http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3983622.html] while 81.3% spoke English, 1.62% Arabic, 1.5% Spanish, 1.3% Greek, and 0.7% German and Chinese.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=39&place_id=83622&cty_id=|title = Data Center Results}}
=2010 census=
As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2013-01-06}} of 2010, there were 32,729 people, 13,870 households, and 8,443 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2054.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 14,843 housing units at an average density of {{convert|931.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 1.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 4.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 13,870 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. Of all households 34.2% were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 45 years. Of the residents 21.5% were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
=2000 census=
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,760 people, 12,830 households, and 8,186 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,995.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 13,648 housing units at an average density of {{convert|858.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.65% White, 0.95% African American, 1.36% Native American, 4.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.27% of the population.
There were 12,826 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. Of all households 32.0% were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 54, and 18.2% who were 55 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.
Economy
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Companies headquartered in Westlake include Nordson,{{cite web |title=Nordson Corporation: Private Company Information |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=143614 |publisher=Bloomberg |access-date=August 6, 2018}} American Greetings,{{cite news |last1=Cho |first1=Janet H. |title=American Greetings unveils Creative Studios world headquarters at Crocker Park in Westlake (photos) |url=https://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/09/american_greetings_unveils_cre.html |access-date=August 6, 2018 |work=Cleveland Plain Dealer |publisher=cleveland.com |date=September 28, 2016}} Hyland Software,{{cite web |title=Hyland Software, Inc.: Private Company Information |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=6801948 |publisher=Bloomberg |access-date=August 6, 2018}} and Scott Fetzer Company,{{cite web |title=The Scott Fetzer Company: Private Company Information |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=4205760 |publisher=Bloomberg |access-date=August 6, 2018}} TravelCenters of America, and Equity Trust.
Crocker Park is a lifestyle center and mixed-use development compromising {{cvt|1,050,000|sqft}} of retail space, 650 residential units, and {{cvt|100,000|sqft}} of office space based on a small French town-type setting.
=Top employers=
According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[https://www.cityofwestlake.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/129 City of Westlake CAFR] the top employers in the city are:
| class="wikitable" |
| #
!Employer !# of employees |
|---|
| 1
|University Hospitals Health System |3,202 |
| 2
|Hyland Software, Incorporated |1,987 |
| 3
|American Greetings Corporation |1,167 |
| 4
|835 |
| 5
|Westlake City School District |707 |
| 6
|City of Westlake |413 |
| 7
|Equity Administrative Services |412 |
| 8
|The Cleveland Clinic Foundation |395 |
| 9
|Budget Dumpster, LLC |333 |
| 10
|199 |
Arts and culture
Westlake is served by the Westlake Porter Public Library.
Also found in Westlake is Lakewood Country Club, "the only Northern Ohio Club to host the PGA-based, Web.com televised golf tour."{{cite web |url=http://www.lakewoodcountryclub.com/Club_Info/Club_Activites_---_Amenities/Golf.aspx|title=Golf|publisher=Lakewood Country Club|access-date=27 April 2016}}
Clague House Museum showcases the history of Westlake (formerly Dover). This house was built in 1876.
Clague Playhouse is a community theatre producing five plays a season from the classic and contemporary repertoire.
The White Oaks Restaurant was a lucrative speakeasy during the Prohibition era.{{Cite web|url=https://white-oaks.com/cmswo/index.php/history.html/|title = History - White Oaks}} Dover Gardens Tavern was also a speakeasy with an upstairs ballroom during Prohibition.
Education
The Westlake City School District consistently places within the top 4% of statewide districts on the state education report card.{{cite web|title=About|url=http://www.westlake.k12.oh.us/about/Pages/default.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227113452/http://www.westlake.k12.oh.us/about/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=27 February 2013|access-date=27 April 2016|publisher=Westlake City Schools}} The district received an achievement grade of 89.0% for the Performance Index and a grade of 95.% for the Indicators Met on the Ohio Department of Education's 2013–2014 District Report Card.{{cite web|title=Westlake City School District PDF Report|url=http://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/Archives%20TS/045062/045062/045062_2013-2014_DIST.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504203047/http://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/Archives%20TS/045062/045062/045062_2013-2014_DIST.pdf|archive-date=4 May 2016|access-date=27 April 2016|publisher=Ohio Department of Education}}
The district mission statement is "We Educate for Excellence."
- Westlake Elementary School (grades K–4)
- Dover Intermediate School (grades 5–6)
- Lee Burneson Middle School (grades 7–8)
- Westlake High School (grades 9–12)
Westlake High School is home to WHBS-TV, the Westlake High school Broadcasting System. WHBS-TV is seen on channels 99 and 18 on AT&T U-Verse and WOW! cable, respectively, in the Westlake area.{{cite web|title=WHBS TV|url=http://www.westlake.k12.oh.us/schools/whs/Pages/WHBSTV.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115041626/http://www.westlake.k12.oh.us/schools/whs/Pages/WHBSTV.aspx|archive-date=15 November 2013|access-date=25 April 2016|publisher=Westlake City Schools}}
Notable people
- Travis Kelce, NFL Tight End, Kansas City Chiefs{{fact|date=February 2025}}
- Bernie Moreno, U.S. Senator from Ohio{{Cite web |title=Three Republicans on Ohio’s primary ballot battle to face U.S. Sen. Brown in November |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/elections/three-republicans-on-ohios-primary-ballot-battle-to-face-us-sen-brown-in-november/RPGSM6IQ5VCI7PE2WYRAGY73NI/ |access-date=2024-03-20 |website=Dayton Daily News |language=English}}
- Jake Paul, YouTuber and boxer{{fact|date=February 2025}}
- Logan Paul, YouTuber, actor, former professional boxer, and WWE wrestler {{cite news|url=https://www.cleveland.com/highschoolsports/article/how-vine-star-logan-paul-went-from-westlake-standout-athlete-to-a-master-of-six-second-comedy/|title=How national Vine video star Logan Paul went from Westlake standout athlete to master of 6-second comedy (videos)|date=April 22, 2014|work=The Plain Dealer|access-date=June 6, 2020}}
- Brian K. Vaughan, comics and television writerDawidziak, Mark (January 19, 2009). [http://www.cleveland.com/tv/index.ssf/2009/01/lost_has_found_the_cleveland.html "' Lost' writer Brian K. Vaughan is a Cleveland native"]. Cleveland.com.
Sister cities
Westlake's first sister city partnership with the Town of Tralee in Ireland was founded in 2009 and is recognized by Sister Cities International. In 2012 Westlake also became sister city to the Canadian town of Kingsville, Ontario.{{Cite web|title=Sister City Program {{!}} Westlake, OH - Official Website|url=https://www.cityofwestlake.org/304/Sister-City-Program|access-date=2021-12-28|website=www.cityofwestlake.org}}
- {{flagicon|Ireland}} Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland{{cite web | title =Tralee Twins with Westlake, Ohio | url =http://www.tralee.ie/Westlake.htm | access-date =2009-12-26 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20100821054734/http://www.tralee.ie/Westlake.htm | archive-date =2010-08-21 | url-status =dead }}
- {{flagicon|Canada}} Kingsville, Ontario, Canada
References
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External links
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- [https://www.cityofwestlake.org/ City of Westlake - homepage]
- [https://www.westlakeohiohistory.org/ Westlake Historical Society]
{{Geographic Location
| Northwest = Avon Lake
| North = Bay Village
| West = Avon, North Ridgeville
| Center = Westlake
| East = Rocky River, Fairview Park
| South = North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls
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{{Cuyahoga County, Ohio}}
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Category:1811 establishments in Ohio
Category:Cities in Cuyahoga County, Ohio