Sylvania, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 18,670 people, 7,151 households, and 5,070 families residing in the city. The population density
was 3,223.2 people per square mile (1,245.0/km²). There were 7,392 housing units at an average density of 1,276.2 per square mile (492.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 1.00% African American, 0.10% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races
, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population. The city has a significant Jewish community.
There were 7,151 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.7% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,358, and the median income for a family was $73,947. Males had a median income of $52,892 versus $34,583 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $28,163. About 3.7% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
Elementary schools
Junior high schools
High schools
, soccer, and baseball
fields, and Burnham Park contains Plummer Pool.
Sylvania Country Club offers competitive swimming for children 18 and under. The S.C.C. Sea Lions have been the premier swim program in northwest Ohio for decades, eclipsing many of its competitors, including J.C.C. and G.T.A.C.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 18,670 people, 7,151 households, and 5,070 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,223.2 people per square mile (1,245.0/km²). There were 7,392 housing units at an average density of 1,276.2 per square mile (492.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 1.00% African American, 0.10% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population. The city has a significant Jewish community.
There were 7,151 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.7% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,358, and the median income for a family was $73,947. Males had a median income of $52,892 versus $34,583 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $28,163. About 3.7% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The mayor of Sylvania is Craig Stough. Sylvania has a city council made up of seven members. The president of Sylvania City Council is Keith Haddad. The remaining members of council are Mary J. Westphal, V. Michael Brown, Katie Cappellini, Doug Haynam, Mark Luetke, and Todd Milner.Public
Public schools in Sylvania are all part of the Sylvania Schools System. The superintendent of schools is Dr. Bradley J. Rieger.Elementary schools
- Central Elementary School
- Highland Elementary School
- Hill View Elementary School
- Maplewood Elementary School
- Stranahan Elementary School
- Sylvan Elementary School
- Whiteford Elementary School
Junior high schools
- Arbor Hills Junior High School
- McCord Junior High SchoolMcCord Junior High SchoolMcCord Junior High School is a school in the Sylvania Schools System district, located in Sylvania, Ohio.The principal of McCord is Keith Limes, and the assistant principal is Amanda Ogren.The school covers sixth to eighth grade...
- Timberstone Junior High School
High schools
- Sylvania Northview High SchoolSylvania Northview High SchoolSylvania Northview High School is a public high school located in Sylvania, Ohio. It is a part of the Sylvania City School District. Northview currently has 1,347 students and 86 teachers.-Notable alumni:* Chip Davis, creator of Mannheim Steamroller...
- Sylvania Southview High SchoolSylvania Southview High School (Ohio)Sylvania Southview High School is a public high school in Sylvania, Ohio. It is one of two high schools in the Sylvania Schools district, the other being Sylvania Northview High School.- Athletics :The athletics program at Southview is known as the Cougars...
Private
- David S. Stone Hebrew Academy
- Little Miracles Montessori School
- St. Joseph Elementary & Junior High School
- Sylvania Franciscan Academy
- Christ the King
Parks
The city is home to several parks, including Olander Park, Pacesetter Park, Veterans Memorial, and Burnham Park. Olander Park has a large pond, Pacesetter Park has lacrosseLacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
, soccer, and baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
fields, and Burnham Park contains Plummer Pool.
Recreation
Most of Sylvania's recreational activities take place thorough the Sylvania Department of Recreation (Sylvania Rec.) They have a building with 2 ice skating rinks and 2 indoor soccer fields. The rec offer sports such as; soccer, baseball, lacrosse, Ice Hockey, and Ice skating. The Rec. partners with Pascetter Park to play sports. Also the baseball fields at Veterans Memorial Park are utilized by the Rec.Sylvania Country Club offers competitive swimming for children 18 and under. The S.C.C. Sea Lions have been the premier swim program in northwest Ohio for decades, eclipsing many of its competitors, including J.C.C. and G.T.A.C.
Notable residents
- Mark Berger - famous economist
- Terry CookTerry CookTerry Cook is an American former stock car driver. He is married to former Craftsman Truck pit reporter Amy East, and brother-in-law to driver Bobby East...
- NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Craftsman Truck SeriesCraftsman Truck SeriesThe NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
driver - Katie HolmesKatie HolmesKatherine Noelle "Katie" Holmes is an American actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB television teen drama Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003. Her movie roles have included the blockbuster Batman Begins along with art house films such as The Ice Storm and thrillers...
- actress - Tom MeekTom MeekTom Meek is a columnist and author of "Another Day In Cyberville" published weekly in The Gainesville Voice, a New York Times regional newspaper, beginning in October, 2000 in The Gainesville Sun. "Cyberville" deals with issues related to high-tech, computers, New Media and Internet issues...
- Newspaper Columnist - Chip DavisChip DavisLouis F. "Chip" Davis, Jr. is the founder and leader of the music group Mannheim Steamroller.He also wrote the music for C.W. McCall, including the 1975 hit "Convoy".-Biography:...
- founder and leader of the music group Mannheim SteamrollerMannheim SteamrollerMannheim Steamroller is an American music group founded by Chip Davis and Jackson Berkey, known primarily for its modern recordings of Christmas music. The group has sold 28 million albums in the U.S. alone.-Beginnings:... - Alyson StonerAlyson StonerAlyson Rae Stoner is an American actress, dancer and singer. Stoner is known for her roles in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody , Cheaper By The Dozen and Cheaper By The Dozen 2 , Step Up and Step Up 3 , and Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2...
- Actress - Crystal BowersoxCrystal BowersoxCrystal Lynn Bowersox is an American singer-songwriter and actress, who was the runner-up on the ninth season of American Idol...
- Singer/American IdolAmerican IdolAmerican Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
2010 Runner-Up - Derek Westerman- filmmaker/director
Notable events
- Jamie Farr Owens Corning ClassicJamie Farr Owens Corning ClassicJamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, in full the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger, is an annual golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour...
- LPGA golf tournament held at Highland Meadows Golf Club
External links
- City Council Podcast
- Councilman John Borell's Blog
- Councilman Mark Bula's Official Website
- History of Sylvania
- Local Sylvania Community Information, Events, Education, Yellow Pages, Real Estate
- More Sylvania, Ohio Info From Toledo.com
- Sylvania Schools Website
- Jamie Farr Classic Official Site
- http://www.sylvaniasouthview.org/
- http://www.sylvanianorthview.org/