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Brecksville, Ohio
City
Location of Brecksville in Ohio
Location of Brecksville in Ohio
Location of Brecksville in Cuyahoga County
Location of Brecksville in Cuyahoga County
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
Government
 • MayorJerry N. Hruby
Area
[1]
 • Total
19.68 sq mi (50.97 km2)
 • Land19.57 sq mi (50.69 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
Elevation
Template:GR
889 ft (271 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total
13,656
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
13,536
 • Density697.8/sq mi (269.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44141
Area code440
FIPS code39-08364Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1064483Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.brecksville.oh.us/

Brecksville is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, 13 miles (21 km) south of Cleveland. The population was 13,656 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Brecksville is located at 41°18′36″N 81°37′44″W / 41.31000°N 81.62889°W / 41.31000; -81.62889 (41.309904, -81.628894).Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.68 square miles (50.97 km2), of which, 19.57 square miles (50.69 km2) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) is water.[1] Brecksville's eastern border is traversed by the Cuyahoga River and borders Sagamore Hills Township and Boston Township, southern border Richfield Township (all three townships in Summit County), western border Broadview Heights and northern border Independence.

Brecksville’s wooded hills and ravines that lace the area help define its neighborhoods. As a result, every resident is close to natural beauty that has always been a hallmark of Brecksville living. Many neighborhoods are located next to the Brecksville Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, one of the most visited National Parks in the country. Brecksville is unique among Cuyahoga County communities because one-third of the city is park land. The Brecksville Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks offers 2,500 acres of park land with facilities for picnicking, softball, horseback riding, golf, hiking and cross-country skiing. A paved all-purpose fitness trail offers walking, biking, running or strolling by the beautiful scenery. Two ski areas are close by.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 13,656 people, 5,349 households, and 3,883 families residing in the city. The population density was 697.8 inhabitants per square mile (269.4/km2). There were 5,623 housing units at an average density of 287.3 per square mile (110.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 5,349 households of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 13,382 people, 5,033 households, and 3,754 families residing in the city. The population density was 682.4 people per square mile (263.5/km²). There were 5,206 housing units at an average density of 265.5 per square mile (102.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.91% White, 1.85% African American, 0.03% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 5,033 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 1.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.

Brecksville Parks

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $88,358, and the median income for a family was $104,347. Males had a median income of $65,382 versus $39,912 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,838. About 1.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

History

Brecksville was founded in the lands of the Western Reserve in 1811, four years after several men — including Colonel John Breck — purchased the surrounding area. After the land was surveyed, Seth Payne, one of the surveyors, brought his family and settled in the area in June 1811, and he was soon followed by many other families. Although Colonel Breck never lived in Brecksville, his three sons did, and members of his family continued to live in Brecksville until 1934, when his great-grandson Dr. Theodore Breck died.

Brecksville was incorporated as a village in 1921, and it gained the status of city in 1960.[4]

Transportation and economy

Brecksville is located near or on a number of highways that provide access to neighboring communities. Its major thoroughfares are State Route 21 (Brecksville Road) north and south, and State Route 82 (Royalton Road west of SR 21, Chippewa Road east of SR 21). I-77 provides access to Cleveland and Akron, while I-80 (the Ohio Turnpike) provides access to Toledo and Pennsylvania. Accordingly, a significant portion of people living in Brecksville commute to nearby cities for work.

Cleveland RTA and Akron Metro buslines converge in Brecksville at the decommissioned VA Medical Center off Brecksville Road. This gives easy access to either Cleveland or Akron and outlying areas without having to drive.

Emergency sirens

Brecksville agreed to a Civil Defense Siren system with other cities in Cuyahoga County. The city has 4 sirens from American Signal Corporation and Whelen Engineering Company.

Education

See Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School.

Brecksville shares a school system with its neighboring city, Broadview Heights. There are three elementary schools (Hilton Elementary, Highland Drive Elementary, Chippewa Elementary), an intermediate school (Central School), a junior high school, and a high school in the system.

The Brecksville-Broadview Heights school system has received various awards for excellence in education. Most recently, the Chippewa and Hilton Elementary Schools were awarded the "School of Distinction" honor by the State Superintendent of Schools[5] and Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School was one of only 14 public schools in Ohio nominated by the Ohio Department of Education for the prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award in 2008.[5]

Officials

Jerry N. Hruby is currently in his sixth term as mayor of Brecksville. He also serves as the city's Safety Director.

Notable residents

Pro wrestler Matthew "Matt" Capiccioni, professionally known as M-Dogg_20, is from Brecksville

Ryan Dunn, known for the American reality series Jackass, grew up in Brecksville and is buried in Brecksville's Highland Cemetery.

Former NBA coach Eric Musselman lived in Brecksville and graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Former NBA player Scott Roth lived in Brecksville and graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback/punter Tom Tupa is from Brecksville and graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Surrounding communities

See also

  • The Colson House, built around 1838 by Bolter and Harriet (Waite) Colson.

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  4. ^ History, Brecksville city website, 2004. Accessed 2007-05-04.
  5. ^ a b BBHCSD - District News
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