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Encyclopedia > Brooklyn Heights, Ohio

Brooklyn Heights is a village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,558 at the 2000 census. Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ...

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Government

Brooklyn Heights employs a standard council-based municipal government, which as of 2006 consisted of the following positions and occupants: A council is a group of people who usually possess some powers of governance. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Local government of the United States. ...

  • Mayor: Michael S. Procuk
  • Council (of 7 members):
    • Bruce Cichocki
    • John Black
    • Henry Stankiewicz
    • Michael D'Amico
    • Leslie Foote
    • Jennifer Presot
    • Tom Lahiff
  • Clerk/Treasurer: James J. Vavrek
  • Building Inspector: Andrew R. Pech
  • Community Service Director: Thea Guilfoyle
  • Police Chief: Joseph Kocab
  • Fire Chief: Michael Lasky
  • Recreation Director: Joseph Presot
  • Service Director: Edward Hatgas

Geography

Brooklyn Heights is located at 41°25′2″N, 81°40′20″W (41.417153, -81.672203)GR1. Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Brooklyn_Heights. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.6 km² (1.8 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,558 people, 594 households, and 437 families residing in the village. The population density was 339.9/km² (878.7/mi²). There were 607 housing units at an average density of 132.4/km² (342.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.30% White, 0.77% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% 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. ... 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. ...


There were 594 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.08. 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 village the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $47,847, and the median income for a family was $62,424. Males had a median income of $50,689 versus $33,182 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,012. About 1.5% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.7% 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. ...


External links

The Village Website


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