Brook Park is a suburb of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As of the 2000 Census, the city population was 21,218. The city shot to national attention when at least 19 Marines from the city were killed in combat in Iraq on August 2, 2005 and August 3, 2005. On Friday, August 5, 2005, the city government distributed American flags to every household in the city to display on their windows. On August 8, 2005, thousands of citizens from throughout Northeast Ohio attended a memorial service to show their support for the fallen Brook Park Marines. National, state and local polititions also voiced their mutual support for the families affected and for the ongoing support needed for all of the service members still involved in their mission overseas. Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Cuyahoga Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Area    - City 82. ... Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... This article is becoming very long. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 3 is the 215th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (216th in leap years), with 150 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio are nicknames for the metropolitan area surrounding Cleveland in Ohio. ...

Geography

Brook Park is located at 41°23′58″N, 81°49′6″W (41.399550, -81.818423)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 21,218 people, 8,193 households, and 5,989 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,086.5/km² (2,815.1/mi²). There were 8,370 housing units at an average density of 428.6/km² (1,110.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.49% White, 1.95% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 8,193 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,333, and the median income for a family was $53,324. Males had a median income of $40,202 versus $25,943 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,411. About 3.5% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Other Information

Brook Park is part of the Berea City School District. High school students who attend public high school attend either Midpark High School in the neighboring town of Middleburg Heights or Berea High School in the neighboring town of Berea.Kevin Zellmann may be the most popular citizen of Brook Park, as he is a football standout at local Midpark High School. Middleburg Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ... Berea High School is located on E. Bagley Rd. ... Categories: Stub | Districts of Lesotho ...

Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Cuyahoga Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Area    - City 82. ... Fairview Park is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ... North Olmsted is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ... Olmsted Township is a township located in southwest Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ... Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and is the largest suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. ... Parma Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. ... Berea is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and is a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. ... Middleburg Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. ...

See also

• Cleveland Engine

Cleveland Engine is a Ford Motor Company engine manufacturing facility in Brook Park, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. ...

External links

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