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'''Middlefield''' is a village located in [[Geauga County, Ohio]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the village had a total population of 2,233.
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|official_name = Middlefield, Ohio
|settlement_type = [[Village (United States)|Village]]
|nickname =
|motto = "Industry & Agriculture"


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== Geography ==
|image_skyline = Batavia House 2.jpg
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of 7.8 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (3.0 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 7.8 km&sup2; (3.0 mi&sup2;) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]] of [[2000]], there are 2,233 people, 955 households, and 576 families residing in the village. The population density is 287.4/km&sup2; (743.1/mi&sup2;). There are 1,015 housing units at an average density of 130.6 persons/km&sup2; (337.8 persons/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the village is 97.90% White, 0.85% [[African American]], 0.18% [[Native American]], 0.36% [[Asia|Asian]], 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population are [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race.
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There are 955 households out of which 29.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 39.6% are non-families. 33.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.90.
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Ohio]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Ohio|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Geauga County, Ohio|Geauga]]


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In the village the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.6 males.
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The median income for a household in the village is $38,581, and the median income for a family is $47,500. Males have a median income of $35,898 versus $26,302 for females. The per capita income for the village is $19,400. 9.0% of the population and 6.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.5% are under the age of 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older.
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
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|population_total = 2748
|population_density_km2 = 314.00
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|area_code = [[Area code 440|440]]
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|website = http://www.middlefieldohio.com
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'''Middlefield''' is a [[village (United States)#Ohio|village]] in [[Geauga County, Ohio]], United States. The population was 2,748 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]. It is part of the [[Cleveland metropolitan area]]. Middlefield is known for being the center of the world's fourth largest [[Amish]] settlement,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://groups.etown.edu/amishstudies/statistics/twelve-largest-settlements-2018/|title=Twelve largest settlements, 2018|website=Groups.etown.edu|date=August 7, 2018|accessdate=September 11, 2018}}</ref> and its significant manufacturing base, which includes Gold Key Processing, Inc., [[Duncan Toys Company|Duncan Toys]] and KraftMaid. Because of its central location, home of the areas' public schools and prominent business and retail presence, Middlefield village is considered the hub community for [[Huntsburg Township, Geauga County, Ohio|Huntsburg]], [[Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio|Parkman]], and [[Middlefield Township, Geauga County, Ohio|Middlefield]] Townships.

==History==
[[File:Amischer Kutscher auf einem Supermarkt-Parkplatz 06-1973.jpg|thumb|left|Amish horse and buggy in Middlefield, June 1973]]
Once named "Batavia,"<ref>Raup, H. F. ''Ohio Place Names Research File''</ref> the village received its current name because it was the midway point between [[Painesville, Ohio|Painesville]] and [[Warren, Ohio|Warren]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=103|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=87}}</ref> Middlefield was established in 1799 by James Thompson and his father, Isaac Thompson, and incorporated in 1901.<ref name = "townofmiddlefield">{{Cite web
| title = Middlefield Ohio - History
| accessdate = January 15, 2012
| url = https://www.middlefieldohio.com/our-community-2/history-of-the-village/
}}</ref>

Joseph Johnson settled north of Middlefield on what is now known as Johnson Corners in 1800. In 1818, James Thompson built a hotel. This hotel, later named The Century Inn, is currently the home of the Middlefield Historical Association. The Historical Association operates a small railroad museum in the summers, ''The Depot,'' focused on the 1873 narrow gauge railway between Painesville and Warren.<ref name = "townofmiddlefield"/>

Middlefield's first manufacturing company was the Johnson Pail Company, founded in 1895.<ref name = "townofmiddlefield"/>

The Middlefield Library, a branch of the [[Geauga County Public Library]], was opened in 1942.<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Geauga County Public Library - Chardon Ohio OH - AmericanTowns.com
| accessdate = January 15, 2012
| url = http://www.americantowns.com/oh/chardon/organization/geauga_county_public_library_3
}}</ref>

In 1965, the Ukrainian Scouting Organization, [[Plast]], established its midwestern campground known as "Pysanyj Kamin" occupying over 150 acres at the easternmost end of Shedd Rd in [[Middlefield Township, Geauga County, Ohio|Middlefield Township]]. Three-week summer camps draw hundreds of [[Ukrainian American]] campers from [[Ukrainian Village, Chicago|Chicago]], Detroit, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., in addition to other North American cities and sometimes Ukraine.
[[File:Middlefield E7772 (2).jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Middlefield Tavern and Karl's Jewelry in downtown]]
Middlefield realizes more than 80% of its income tax from industrial and commercial business, making this Geauga county's industrial capital.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://middlefieldcc.com/about.asp|title = Middlefield Chamber of Commerce}}</ref>

In 2005, [[Wal-Mart]] opened a Supercenter in the village. In order to cater to the local [[Amish]] population, the Supercenter has an expanded parking lot that includes 37 hitching posts for Amish [[horse and buggy|buggies]], and the store is stocked with blocks of ice and fabrics for clothes to be made at home.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ohio Wal-Mart Caters To Amish |url=https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Ohio_Wal_Mart_Caters_To_Amish/5-352727/ |work=Archived News |date=May 17, 2005 |accessdate=November 25, 2018 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|3.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|3.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 640
|1920= 706
|1930= 726
|1940= 932
|1950= 1141
|1960= 1467
|1970= 1726
|1980= 1997
|1990= 1898
|2000= 2233
|2010= 2690
|2020= 2748
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

Middlefield is the center of the world's fourth largest [[Amish]] settlement, but very few actually live within the Village limits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://groups.etown.edu/amishstudies/statistics/twelve-largest-settlements-2018/|title=Twelve largest settlements, 2018|website=Groups.etown.edu|date=August 7, 2018|accessdate=September 11, 2018}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,690 people, 1,186 households, and 678 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|892.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,290 housing units at an average density of {{convert|427.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,186 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 43.8 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,233 people, 955 households, and 576 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|743.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,015 housing units at an average density of {{convert|337.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.90% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.85% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 955 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,581, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $35,898 versus $26,302 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $19,400. About 6.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Notable people==
*[[Franklin L. Gilson]], Wisconsin politician and judge
*[[Luther F. Gilson]], Wisconsin politician and businessman
*[[Matthew Justice]], professional wrestler
*[[David A. Lucht]], fire safety advocate in government, academia, and the nonprofit sector
*[[Adele E. Thompson]], writer
*[[Wardlow (wrestler)|Wardlow]], professional wrestler

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Middlefield, Ohio}}
* [http://www.middlefieldcc.com/ Middlefield Chamber of Commerce]

{{Geauga County, Ohio}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Villages in Geauga County, Ohio]]
[[Category:1799 establishments in the Northwest Territory]]
[[Category:Amish in Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1799]]
[[Category:Villages in Ohio]]

Latest revision as of 07:18, 21 December 2024

Middlefield, Ohio
Village
Batavia House
Batavia House
Motto: 
"Industry & Agriculture"
Location of Middlefield, Ohio
Location of Middlefield, Ohio
Location of Middlefield in Geauga County
Location of Middlefield in Geauga County
Coordinates: 41°27′36″N 81°04′16″W / 41.46000°N 81.07111°W / 41.46000; -81.07111
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyGeauga
Founded1799
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2)
 • Land3.38 sq mi (8.75 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,129 ft (344 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,748
 • Density813.26/sq mi (314.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44062
Area code440
FIPS code39-49700[3]
GNIS feature ID2399332[2]
Websitehttp://www.middlefieldohio.com

Middlefield is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,748 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Middlefield is known for being the center of the world's fourth largest Amish settlement,[4] and its significant manufacturing base, which includes Gold Key Processing, Inc., Duncan Toys and KraftMaid. Because of its central location, home of the areas' public schools and prominent business and retail presence, Middlefield village is considered the hub community for Huntsburg, Parkman, and Middlefield Townships.

History

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Amish horse and buggy in Middlefield, June 1973

Once named "Batavia,"[5] the village received its current name because it was the midway point between Painesville and Warren.[6] Middlefield was established in 1799 by James Thompson and his father, Isaac Thompson, and incorporated in 1901.[7]

Joseph Johnson settled north of Middlefield on what is now known as Johnson Corners in 1800. In 1818, James Thompson built a hotel. This hotel, later named The Century Inn, is currently the home of the Middlefield Historical Association. The Historical Association operates a small railroad museum in the summers, The Depot, focused on the 1873 narrow gauge railway between Painesville and Warren.[7]

Middlefield's first manufacturing company was the Johnson Pail Company, founded in 1895.[7]

The Middlefield Library, a branch of the Geauga County Public Library, was opened in 1942.[8]

In 1965, the Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Plast, established its midwestern campground known as "Pysanyj Kamin" occupying over 150 acres at the easternmost end of Shedd Rd in Middlefield Township. Three-week summer camps draw hundreds of Ukrainian American campers from Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., in addition to other North American cities and sometimes Ukraine.

Middlefield Tavern and Karl's Jewelry in downtown

Middlefield realizes more than 80% of its income tax from industrial and commercial business, making this Geauga county's industrial capital.[9]

In 2005, Wal-Mart opened a Supercenter in the village. In order to cater to the local Amish population, the Supercenter has an expanded parking lot that includes 37 hitching posts for Amish buggies, and the store is stocked with blocks of ice and fabrics for clothes to be made at home.[10]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.04 square miles (7.87 km2), of which 3.02 square miles (7.82 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[11]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910640—
192070610.3%
19307262.8%
194093228.4%
19501,14122.4%
19601,46728.6%
19701,72617.7%
19801,99715.7%
19901,898−5.0%
20002,23317.7%
20102,69020.5%
20202,7482.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

Middlefield is the center of the world's fourth largest Amish settlement, but very few actually live within the Village limits.[13]

2010 census

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As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 2,690 people, 1,186 households, and 678 families residing in the village. The population density was 892.1 inhabitants per square mile (344.4/km2). There were 1,290 housing units at an average density of 427.2 per square mile (164.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,186 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 43.8 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,233 people, 955 households, and 576 families residing in the village. The population density was 743.1 inhabitants per square mile (286.9/km2). There were 1,015 housing units at an average density of 337.8 per square mile (130.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.90% White, 0.85% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 955 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,581, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $35,898 versus $26,302 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,400. About 6.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Middlefield, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Twelve largest settlements, 2018". Groups.etown.edu. August 7, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  5. ^ Raup, H. F. Ohio Place Names Research File
  6. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 87.
  7. ^ a b c "Middlefield Ohio - History". Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  8. ^ "Geauga County Public Library - Chardon Ohio OH - AmericanTowns.com". Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  9. ^ "Middlefield Chamber of Commerce".
  10. ^ "Ohio Wal-Mart Caters To Amish". Archived News. May 17, 2005. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "Twelve largest settlements, 2018". Groups.etown.edu. August 7, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
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