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'Fairport Harbor' is a village in Lake County, Ohio, United States, along Lake Erie at the mouth of the Grand River. The population was 3,180 at the 2000 census.
Fairport Harbor is home to two lighthouses: the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light in Painesville Township, operated by the United States Coast Guard and the Grand River (Fairport Harbor) Light operated by the Fairport Harbor Historical Society. It is also the home of the Finnish Heritage Museum.
Fairport Harbor is located at (41.750302, -81.273198).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (7.14%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,180 people, 1,404 households, and 839 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,180.6/km² (3,052.2/mi²). There were 1,546 housing units at an average density of 574.0/km² (1,483.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.96% White, 0.57% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 1,404 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,205, and the median income for a family was $45,142. Males had a median income of $31,971 versus $24,657 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,722. About 5.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.[1]
Fairport Harbor is a popular destination for seasonal activities. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, operated by Lake Metroparks features a beach, playgrounds and picnic areas. Nearly a dozen protected marinas and launch facilities provide ample opportunity for boating and fishing.
The Fairport Harbor Historical Society operates the Marine Museum in the Grand River Lighthouse and keeper's house. The village is home to seven churches. The Fairport Harbor Business Association supports various business within the village.
'Fairport Harbor Images of America' by Fairport Harbor Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing (March 5, 2003), 128 pp. ISBN 978-0738523002
★ 'Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse'
★ 'Village Website'
★ 'Fairport Harbor Schools'
★ 'Fairport Harbor Public Library'
★ 'Fairport Harbor Rod & Reel Association'
★ 'Virtual tour of the village'
★ Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach
1. U.S. Census Bureau Fact Sheet: Fairport Harbor, Ohio [1]
Fairport Harbor is home to two lighthouses: the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light in Painesville Township, operated by the United States Coast Guard and the Grand River (Fairport Harbor) Light operated by the Fairport Harbor Historical Society. It is also the home of the Finnish Heritage Museum.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Recreation |
| Organizations |
| Images |
| Additional resources |
| External links |
| Footnotes |
Geography
Location of Fairport Harbor, Ohio
Fairport Harbor is located at (41.750302, -81.273198).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (7.14%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,180 people, 1,404 households, and 839 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,180.6/km² (3,052.2/mi²). There were 1,546 housing units at an average density of 574.0/km² (1,483.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.96% White, 0.57% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 1,404 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,205, and the median income for a family was $45,142. Males had a median income of $31,971 versus $24,657 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,722. About 5.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.[1]
Recreation
Fairport Harbor is a popular destination for seasonal activities. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, operated by Lake Metroparks features a beach, playgrounds and picnic areas. Nearly a dozen protected marinas and launch facilities provide ample opportunity for boating and fishing.
Organizations
The Fairport Harbor Historical Society operates the Marine Museum in the Grand River Lighthouse and keeper's house. The village is home to seven churches. The Fairport Harbor Business Association supports various business within the village.
Images
Additional resources
'Fairport Harbor Images of America' by Fairport Harbor Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing (March 5, 2003), 128 pp. ISBN 978-0738523002
External links
★ 'Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse'
★ 'Village Website'
★ 'Fairport Harbor Schools'
★ 'Fairport Harbor Public Library'
★ 'Fairport Harbor Rod & Reel Association'
★ 'Virtual tour of the village'
★ Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach
Footnotes
1. U.S. Census Bureau Fact Sheet: Fairport Harbor, Ohio [1]
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