Editing Green, Ohio

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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name      = Green, Ohio
| settlement_type    = [[City]]
| nickname           = 
| motto              = "A township from the past, a city of the future"<ref name="flag">{{Cite web |title=Green, Ohio (U.S.) |url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-oh-gr.html#des |access-date=June 28, 2018 |website=www.crwflags.com}}</ref>

<!-- Images -->
| image_skyline      = LEVI J. HARTONG HOUSE AND FARM SUMMIT COUNTY.jpg
| imagesize          = 250px
| image_caption      = Levi J. Hartong Farmhouse
| image_flag         = Flag of Green, Ohio.png
| image_seal         = Seal of Green, Ohio.png
| image_blank_emblem = Logo of Green, Ohio.png
| blank_emblem_type  = Logo

<!-- Maps -->
| image_map          = Summit County Ohio incorporated and unincorporated areas Green highlighted.svg
| mapsize            = 260px
| map_caption        = Location in [[Summit County, Ohio|Summit County]] and the state of [[Ohio]]

<!-- Location -->
| subdivision_type   = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name   = United States
| subdivision_type1  = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1  = [[Ohio]]
| subdivision_type2  = [[List of counties in Ohio|County]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Summit County, Ohio|Summit]]

<!-- Government -->
| government_footnotes = 
| government_type    = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]
| leader_title       = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name        = Rocco P. Yeargin<ref name=mayor>[https://www.cityofgreen.org/403/Mayor Green, Ohio: Mayor]</ref>
| established_title  = 
| established_date   = 1992

<!-- Area -->
| unit_pref          = Imperial
| area_footnotes     = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 20, 2022}}</ref>
| area_magnitude     = 
| area_total_km2     = 86.84
| area_land_km2      = 82.96
| area_water_km2     = 3.88
| area_total_sq_mi   = 33.53
| area_land_sq_mi    = 32.03
| area_water_sq_mi   = 1.50

<!-- Population -->
| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est      = 27338
|pop_est_as_of       = 2023
|pop_est_footnotes   = <ref name="2023 est">{{cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2023-POP-39.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=30 June 2024}}</ref>
| population_footnotes = 
| population_total   = 27475
| population_density_km2 = 331.17
| population_density_sq_mi = 857.74

| timezone           = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
| utc_offset         = -5
| timezone_DST       = EDT
| utc_offset_DST     = -4
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft       = 1198
| coordinates        = {{coord|40|56|54|N|81|29|32|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type   = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code        = 44232
| area_code          = [[Area code 330|330]]
| blank_name         = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info         = 39-31860<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
| blank1_name        = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info        = 2394973<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2394973}}</ref>
| website            = https://www.cityofgreen.org/
| footnotes          = 
}}
'''Green''' is a city in southeastern [[Summit County, Ohio]], United States. The population was 27,475 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It is a [[suburban]] community between [[Akron]] and [[Canton, Ohio|Canton]] and is part of the [[Akron metropolitan area]].

==History==
Green Township was first created in 1809 as part of [[Stark County, Ohio|Stark County]]. Green Township became part of [[Summit County, Ohio|Summit County]] after that county's establishment in 1840.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greencoc.org/links |title=Green Chamber of Commerce &#124; Community Links |access-date=April 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206064528/http://www.greencoc.org/links |archive-date=February 6, 2010 }}</ref> Green had several unincorporated [[Hamlet (place)|hamlet]]s, most notably Greensburg.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.summitmemory.org/u?/new-maproom,201|title = Green Township}}</ref> By 1900, five unincorporated settlements were in Green Township, surrounded by farmlands with valuable crops and areas of coal. The local economy transitioned from farming to business and manufacturing. By 1950, farmers began to sell their lands to developers for residential housing. The increased development in the community led to discussions about becoming a city. Voters approved the merger of the village with the rest of the township in 1991. In the beginning of 1991, Green Township was incorporated as the Village of Green. The village was declared a city in 1992,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cityofgreen.org/history |title=History |access-date=February 20, 2014 |archive-date=March 24, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324001353/http://www.cityofgreen.org/history }}</ref> with the first city mayor being John Torok.<ref>Christy, Judith P. "Green, Our Heritage, Our Home", Green Local School District, 2002.</ref>

In 2016, Green initiated a legal battle against the NEXUS Pipeline, which runs close to residential neighborhoods, endangered wetlands, and the [[Comet Lake Dam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2016/10/nexus_pipeline_city_of_green_says_its_alternate_plan_minimizes_risk_of_explosions_water_issues_photos_video.html|title=Nexus pipeline: City of Green says its alternate plan minimizes risk of explosions, water issues (photos, video)|date=October 17, 2016|website=The Plain Dealer|language=en|access-date=January 19, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/akron/news/nexus-pipeline-opponents-seek-more-help-from-residents?template=ampart|title=Nexus pipeline opponents seek more help from residents|date=January 3, 2016|website=Akron Beacon Journal|language=en|access-date=January 19, 2020}}</ref> Construction began in 2018 after a settlement of [[United States dollar|$]]7.5 million was reached with the city's government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-stark/city-of-green-to-receive-75-million-for-the-construction-of-nexus-pipeline|title=Green approves $7.5M NEXUS pipeline deal|date=February 7, 2018|website=WEWS|language=en|access-date=January 19, 2020}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|33.54|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|32.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.48|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]] |access-date=January 6, 2013 |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
|align=right
|1990= 3553
|2000= 22817
|2010= 25699
|2020= 27475
|estyear=2023
|estimate=27338
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf|date=1960|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=November 22, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/greencityohio,US/PST045221|title=Green city, Ohio|website=census.gov|access-date=June 29, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census|census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 25,699 people, 10,070 households, and 7,217 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|801.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 10,858 housing units at an average density of {{convert|338.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 10,070 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States Census|census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 22,817 people, 8,742 households, and 6,425 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|711.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 9,180 housing units at an average density of {{convert|286.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.52% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.72% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.78% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.12% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 8,742 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% 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 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,133, and the median income for a family was $61,662. Males had a median income of $45,456 versus $28,725 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $25,575. About 4.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
According to Green's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cityofgreen.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1194 |title=City of Green 2022 ACFR |access-date=January 23, 2024}}</ref> the largest employers in the city at the time were:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! # of Employees
|-
| 1
| [[Green Local School District]]
|632
|-
|2
| [[Summa Health System]]
|555
|-
|3
|[[Fannie May|Fannie May Confection]]
|550
|-
|4
| [[Fedex Custom Critical]]
|495
|-
|5
| [[Diebold Nixdorf]]
|427
|-
|6
| [[Target Corp.]]
|369
|-
|7
| Tamarkin Company ([[Giant Eagle]])
|367
|-
|8
| [[DRB Systems LLC]] 
|366
|-
|9
| [[Minute Men, Inc.]]
|351
|-
|10
| Akron General Parners Inc. ([[Cleveland Clinic Akron General]])
|338
|}

==Arts and culture==
The flag of Green was created as a result of a contest targeted towards school-age residents.<ref name="flag"/>

==Parks and recreation==
[[Singer Lake Bog]], a nature preserve, is located in the city.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cmnh.org/site/Conservation/NaturalAreas/Map/SingerLakeBog.aspx |title=Singer Lake Bog |access-date=April 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923205728/http://cmnh.org/site/Conservation/NaturalAreas/Map/SingerLakeBog.aspx |archive-date=September 23, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Writer |title=Cleveland museum to conserve rare tamarack bog in southern Summit County |url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2014/04/03/cleveland-museum-to-conserve-rare/10682164007/ |access-date=30 June 2024 |publisher=Akron Beacon Journal |date=3 April 2014}}</ref>

Boettler Park is also located in Green. Originally owned by a wealthy industrialist, the land was donated to the city of Green to be used for public recreation. Today, the 26-acre park is a popular recreational area with trails and various outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, picnicking, and biking.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Boettler Park {{!}} Ohio Parks Visitor Guide |url=https://snoflo.org/parks/ohio/boettler-park |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Snoflo |language=en}}</ref>

==Government==
The City of Green is governed by a mayor and a 7-member city council. The mayor and three members of Council are elected at-large, while four council members are elected from wards. The mayor and all council members are limited to two consecutive, four-year terms. As of 2025, the mayor is Rocco Yeargin.<ref name="mayor" />

Federally, Green is represented in the [[United States Senate]] by Ohio Senators [[Sherrod Brown]] (D) and [[J. D. Vance]] (R). They are represented in the [[United States House of Representatives]] by Congresswoman [[Emilia Sykes]] (D).

In the [[Ohio Senate]], Green is represented by Republican [[Kristina Roegner]]. [[Bob Young (Ohio politician)|Bob Young]] (R) represents Green in the [[Ohio House of Representatives]]. Young is a former City Council member from Green.

== Education ==
The city is served by [[Green Local Schools]].

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
In 2009, the city opened the first two-lane roundabout in Summit County.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Poston |first=Eric |date=2022-03-31 |title=City of Green turning 30 April 5 |url=https://www.akron.com/articles/city-of-green-turning-30/ |access-date=2024-02-01 |website=Akron.com}}</ref> As of 2024, there are 11 roundabouts in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green draws statewide spotlight for its traffic planning in roundabout fashion |url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/12/20/odot-conference-at-maps-air-museum-in-green-is-all-about-roundabouts/69725281007/ |access-date=2024-02-01 |website=Akron Beacon Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>

The [[Akron-Canton Regional Airport]] is located in Green and [[Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio|Jackson Township]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.akroncantonairport.com/uploads/CAK_WelcomePage_FINAL.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=February 27, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209090219/http://www.akroncantonairport.com/uploads/CAK_WelcomePage_FINAL.pdf |archive-date=December 9, 2008 }}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Kelsie Ahbe]], Olympic track and field athlete
* [[Rachel Cargle]], American activist, public speaker, and author
* [[Mark Croghan]], Olympic track and field athlete
* [[Christian DiLauro]], professional [[American football|football]] player in the [[National Football League|NFL]]
* [[Dick Goddard]], late former meteorologist for [[WJW (TV)|WJW]]
* [[Heather Kozar]], 1999 Playboy [[Playmate of the Year]]
* [[David Lough]], former [[Major League Baseball|professional baseball]] player
* [[Mary Taylor (Ohio politician)|Mary Taylor]], former Lieutenant Governor of Ohio

==Sister cities==
Green became a [[sister city]] with [[Beiuș]], Romania, in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cityofgreen.org/409/Sister-City-Program|title=Sister City Program|website=City of Green}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{official website|https://www.cityofgreen.org/}}

{{Adjacent communities
 | Centre    = Green
 | North     = 
 | Northeast = [[Springfield Township, Summit County, Ohio|Springfield Township]] 
 | East      = [[Lake Township, Stark County, Ohio|Lake Township]] 
 | Southeast = 
 | South     = [[Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio|Jackson Township]]
 | Southwest = 
 | West      = [[New Franklin, Ohio|New Franklin]]
 | Northwest = [[Coventry Township, Ohio|Coventry Township]] 
}}
{{Summit County, Ohio}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in Summit County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1809]]
[[Category:Cities in Ohio]]
[[Category:1809 establishments in Ohio]]