Editing Vermilion, Ohio

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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name      = Vermilion, Ohio
| settlement_type    = [[City]]
| nickname           = 
| motto              = "A Small Town on a Great Lake"

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| subdivision_name2  = [[Lorain County, Ohio|Lorain]], [[Erie County, Ohio|Erie]]

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| leader_title       = Mayor
| leader_name        = Jim Forthofer<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vermilionoh.us/government/mayor/ |title=Vermilion Ohio Mayor |work=Vermilion Ohio |access-date=2018-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109063934/https://www.vermilionoh.us/government/mayor/ |archive-date=2018-01-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| population_total   = 10659
| population_density_km2 = 388.19
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| postal_code        = 44089
| area_code          = [[Area code 440|440]]
| blank_name         = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
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'''Vermilion''' is a city in [[Erie County, Ohio|Erie]] and [[Lorain County, Ohio|Lorain]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]], on [[Lake Erie]]. Its population was 10,659 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3979716| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Vermilion city, Ohio| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=March 9, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Located about 35 miles west of [[Cleveland]] and 17 miles east of [[Sandusky, Ohio|Sandusky]], it is part of the [[Greater Cleveland|Cleveland metropolitan area]] and [[Sandusky metropolitan area|Sandusky micropolitan area]].

== History ==
Vermilion was initially settled in the early 19th century and incorporated as a village in 1837.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_rNkyAQAAMAAJ | title=History of the Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio | publisher=Press of Leader Printing Company | author=Williams, William W. | year=1879 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_rNkyAQAAMAAJ/page/n561 444]}}</ref> The city took its name from the nearby [[Vermilion River (Ohio)|Vermilion River]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=153|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=137}}</ref> It developed as a fishing and small-boat harbor. In 1847, the [[Congress of the United States]] built the [[Vermilion Lighthouse]] to aid navigation on Lake Erie.

As commerce grew in larger nearby cities, the Vermilion River proved inadequate to large commercial traffic. Later, recreational boating became very popular. During the early 20th century, the area became known as a resort community, featuring many beaches and cottages. Most structures were eventually converted to year-round use; many still are used as summer homes or vacation houses. [[Linwood Park]] in Vermilion is a good example.

Merging with the nearby village of Vermilion-on-the-Lake in 1960, Vermilion became a city, straddling Lorain and Erie Counties.

A local nonprofit group, Friends of Harbor Town, actively promotes tourism and the historical connection to Vermilion's roots as a maritime community, using the slogan "Harbor Town 1837".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loraincounty.com/directory/display_9996.html|title = Friends of Harbour Town 1837}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|28.0|sqkm|order=flip|abbr=on}}, of which 
{{convert|0.4|sqkm|order=flip|abbr=on}}, or 1.53%, is covered by water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=right
|1860= 801
|1870= 721
|1880= 1069
|1900= 1184
|1910= 1369
|1920= 1436
|1930= 1484
|1940= 1616
|1950= 2214
|1960= 4785
|1970= 9872
|1980= 11012
|1990= 11127
|2000= 10927
|2010= 10594
|2020= 10659
|estyear=2021
|estimate=10688
|estref=
|footnote=Sources:<ref name=Census1910>{{cite web|title=Population: Ohio|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/36894832v3ch3.pdf|work=1910 U.S. Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Census1930>{{cite web|title=Population: Ohio|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch08.pdf|work=1930 US Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><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=17 May 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=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="GR2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/vermilioncityohio,US/PST045221|title=Vermilion city, Ohio|website=census.gov|access-date=July 7, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010,  10,594 people, 4,183 households, and 3,033 families were residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|993.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1|abbr=on}}. The 4,919 housing units averaged {{convert|461.4|/sqmi|/km2|1|abbr=on}}. The [[Race (U.S. Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 94.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.8% of the population.

Of the 4,183 households,  30.8% had children under 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were not families; 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50, and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years; 22.6% of residents were under 18, 7.1% were between 18 and 24, 22.6% were 25 to 44, 31% were  45 to 64, and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 10,927 people, 4,254 households, and 3,113 families were residing in the city. <!-- The population density was {{convert|1,012.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,713 housing units at an average density of {{convert|436.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. --> The  [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 94.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanics of any race were 2.8% of the population.

Of the 4,254 households,  32.4% had children under 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were not families. About 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54, and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the age distribution was 25.3% under 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,926, and for a family was $57,311. Males had a median income of $41,269 versus $25,195 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,635. About 4.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==
{{More citations needed section|date=October 2007}}
[[Image:Vermilion-ohio-river-marina.jpg|thumb|Vermilion river marina]]

Vermilion was previously described as the "Village of Lake Captains", with many captains' homes in the Harbor Town Historic District.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vermilionohio.org/captains.html|title=Untitled Document|website=www.vermilionohio.org}}</ref> Housing styles in the district include [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]], [[Italianate]], [[Arts and Crafts]], and [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne]]. Community-wide revitalization efforts have been promoted since the 1970s, encouraging property owners and citizens to retain historic qualities. The Vermilion Lagoons neighborhood is one of the first planned residential communities on the water in the United States, with construction starting in 1928.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vermilionlagoons.net/history.html|title=vermilion lagoons history|website=The Vermilion Lagoons}}</ref>

===Cultural attractions===
Over 150,000 people visit Vermilion for the [[Woollybear Festival]]; it includes the longest parade in Ohio.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Attractions & Events|url=https://www.cityofvermilion.com/visitors/attractions-events|access-date=2021-10-06|website=City Of Vermilion|language=en}}</ref>

The [[Festival of the Fish]] is a three-day event each June.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}

==Parks and recreation==
[[Image:vermilion.harbor.entrance.jpg|thumb|right|Harbor entrance]]

Vermilion harbor features sandy beaches, recreational boating, jet skis, canoeing, and sailboats. Shipbuilding was once the major industry there.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}

Vermilion is home to over 12 parks and facilities,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/vermilionohiocitywebsite/parks-rec|title=Parks & Rec - Vermilion Ohio City Website|website=sites.google.com|access-date=2017-05-07}}</ref> including the Vermilion River Reservation, featuring the Bacon Woods and Mill Hollow areas on each side of the Vermilion River, which runs through the reservation and directly out to Lake Erie.  Picnic shelters and trails are located in Vermilion.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}

==Education==
The Vermilion School System provides public school education for area children from kindergarten through 12th grade, with vocational and professional education opportunities at the [[EHOVE Career Center]]. The Vermilion Institute of Technology (VIT)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vermilionit.org/index.html|title=Home|website=Vermilion Energy}}</ref> is a private, independent scholars institute involved in teaching and research. VIT delivers certification programs for electrical technicians, appliance repair, and structured innovation and inventive problem solving ([[TRIZ]]) for science, engineering, business, healthcare, and government.

[[Lake Ridge Academy]], a private grade school and high school in nearby North Ridgeville, offers daily school bus service for Vermilion students.

St. Mary's<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stmaryschoolvermilion.org/|title=St Mary Catholic School - Vermilion, OH|website=stmaryschoolvermilion.org|access-date=2016-07-10}}</ref> parochial school has been serving preschool and grades K-6 since 1956

The Lucy Idol Center, located on the edge of town, offers nonresidential care for disabled children and adults. Bowling Green State University (Firelands campus) and Lorain County Community College, both accredited schools offering four-year and advanced degrees, are located within a 20-minute drive of Vermilion.

[[Vermilion High School]]'s sports teams are called the "Sailors".

==Notable people==
[[File:Vermilion Town Hall.jpg|thumb|Vermilion Town Hall]]
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* [[Albert D. Baumhart, Jr.]], member of the [[United States House of Representatives]]
* [[Phoebe Judson]], American pioneer
* [[Allie LaForce]], [[Miss Ohio Teen USA]] 2005, [[Miss Teen USA]] 2005
* [[Andy Oliver]], former [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher
* [[Lester Allan Pelton]], inventor of the Pelton wheel impulse water turbine
* [[Sophia Steinbrenner]], president of Great Lakes shipping fleet, Kinsman Transit

==Sister city==
Vermilion's sister city is [[Paimpol]], France.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vermilionchamber.net/home/|title=Discover Vermilion »|website=vermilionchamber.net|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-07}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Vermilion, Ohio}}
* [http://www.vermilion.net City of Vermilion official website]
* [http://www.vermilionohio.com Vermilion Chamber of Commerce]

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{{Lorain County, Ohio}}
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[[Category:Cities in Erie County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Lorain County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1834]]
[[Category:Ohio populated places on Lake Erie]]
[[Category:Cleveland metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Cities in Ohio]]
[[Category:1834 establishments in Ohio]]