Solon, Ohio

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Solon (Template:IPAc-en Script error: No such module "Respell".) is a city in southeastern Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 24,262 at the 2020 census.[1] A suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

History

In 1820, the first settlers arrived from Connecticut to live in part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The township was named after Lorenzo Solon Bull, who was the son of Isaac Bull, one of the first settlers. Purportedly, the selection of young Lorenzo's middle name was due to its derivation from the "father of democracy", Solon, the lawmaker of Ancient Greece.[2] The early settlers faced challenges common to pioneers, but in Solon, drainage and wetlands issues complicated settlement and agriculture. Overcoming these obstacles, Solon Township became an arable farming area, producing corn and wheat crops and supporting dairy farm] (including five cheese factories). By 1850, the population of Solon Township reached 1,034.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Because of nearby Cleveland's position as a national hub of the railroad industry, rail also contributed greatly to Solon's growth. In 1857, the Cleveland-Youngstown section of the Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad established a line running through Solon.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Laid out in a traditional New England plan, Solon, like many of the neighboring townships, established a public square in its town center. In conjunction with townships to the north, a north–south corridor was established through the town centers of Solon, Orange, and Mayfield townships (from south to north, respectively) and, accordingly, was named SOM Center Road (now Ohio 91). Solon Township included the current municipalities of the City of Solon and the villages of Bentleyville and Glenwillow. In 1927, Solon was incorporated as a village and later became a city in 1961, operated under the mayor-council form of government.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Solon was one of the first cities to use a comprehensive zoning plan and has been able to achieve a strong industrial base, while insulating its bedroom communities from industrial activities. Further, the city has primarily concentrated its commercial and retail districts in the town center, making them convenient to all residents. In addition to its planned use for corporate and residential areas, Solon has Script error: No such module "convert". of city parks and recreational area, Script error: No such module "convert". of Cleveland Metroparks (the South Chagrin Reservation) and three golf courses within its borders.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In 1991, the extension of a divided highway, US 422, was completed as an east–west corridor just north of its town center. US 422 enables easy access to many points throughout Northeast Ohio, providing a corridor extending from Cleveland through Solon and beyond Warren into Pennsylvania.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". is water.[4]

Climate

Solon lies in a humid continental climate zone (Köppen Dfa) and has four distinct seasons, from hot summers to cold and snowy winters. The highest recorded temperature in the city was Script error: No such module "convert". in 1918, and the lowest was Script error: No such module "convert". in 1994.

Solon experiences relatively high precipitation (an average of Script error: No such module "convert". annually) due to lake effect and its presence on the western end of the North American snowbelt.[3]

Demographics

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As of 2010, the median income for a household in the city was $96,965, and the median income for a family was $112,156. The per capita income for the city was $47,505. About 2.0% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line.[1][9]

Of the city's population over age 25, 57.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.[1]

In 2000, 90.8% spoke English, 1.9% Russian, 1.4% Chinese, 1.1% Spanish, and 0.8% German.[10]

Solon has a large immigrant population. The diversity of its population is cited as one reason for the success of Solon’s school district.[11]

Over a dozen churches and synagogues are found within the city limits.[12]

2020 census

Solon city, Ohio – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[13] Pop 2010[14] Pop 2020[15] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 19,046 17,867 15,865 87.36% 76.52% 65.39%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,319 2,441 2,819 6.05% 10.45% 11.62%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 8 8 24 0.04% 0.03% 0.10%
Asian alone (NH) 1,067 2,336 4,001 4.89% 10.01% 16.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 2 3 3 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 15 51 86 0.07% 0.22% 0.35%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 192 285 871 0.88% 1.22% 3.59%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 153 357 593 0.70% 1.53% 2.44%
Total 21,802 23,348 24,262 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 23,348 people, 8,352 households, and 6,769 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 8,765 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 77.5% White, 10.9% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 9.8% African American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 8,352 households, of which 41.5% had children under age 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.0% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 43.1 years. 27.8% of residents were under 18; 5.2% were between 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

Economy

In 1929, the Bready Cultimotor tractor company became the first industrial company to locate in Solon. Since then, Solon has served as home to many multinational companies, including several global and North American headquarters. Although Solon is a suburb of Cleveland, it has an employment base sufficient to support its residential population and thus should not be considered a bedroom community.

Today, according to city government authorities, Solon has major clusters of businesses in five manufacturing industries: electronic and electrical equipment, industrial and commercial machinery, measuring and controlling devices and instruments, chemicals and allied products, and fabricated metal products. Over 8,000, or 75%, of Solon's 10,700 manufacturing jobs are concentrated in these five sectors.

Major employers include: Nestlé Prepared Foods (formerly Stouffer Corporation), Swagelok, Pentair, Signature of Solon Country Club, Keithley Instruments and Arrow Electronics. There is a branch of the Cleveland Clinic here as well.

The Robbins Company, a leading international manufacturer of tunnel boring machines founded in 1952, is headquartered in Solon. Robbins employs over 150 individuals in the city and has produced a number of industry innovations.[16]

Top employers

According to Solon's 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[17] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Swagelok Company 3,255
2 Nestle Food Company 1,946
3 Cleveland Clinic Foundation 997
4 National Enterprise Systems 932
5 City of Solon 875
6 CVS Caremark 719
7 Solon City School District 676
8 nVent Electric 617
9 MRI Software 468
10 Kennametal 346

Arts and culture

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The Solon Center for the Arts is located in the historic Old City Hall, constructed in 1899.[18]

Performing arts

The Solon Center for the Arts offers classes in art, music, dance, and theater. The center holds a program for seniors entitled "Act II: Aging Creatively through the Arts," for those over 55 interested in theater or music.[19]

The city is also home to the Solon Philharmonic Orchestra, and hosts an annual Young Artists Concerto Competition.[20]

Historical society

Established in 1968 in the old Disciple Church, the Solon Historical Society maintains a museum with artifacts from the 1800s through the 1900s, many of which serve as memorials to the city founders. Many pieces in the museum include antique household and kitchen items, antique furniture, Solon Springs soda bottles, antique children's toys, school desks from the old school house, and many others. The museum is opened the second Sunday of every month.[21]

Education

Solon City Schools

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Solon High School

Solon High School educates approximately 1,600–1,700 students per school year, Solon Middle School and Orchard Middle School educate 700–900 students per school year each, and each elementary school educates 400–600 students per year, putting the district enrollment at approximately 4,700–5,000 students per school year.

The district contains six schools serving grades K–12 and one preschool:

  • Solon High School (9–12)
  • Solon Middle School (7–8)
  • Orchard Middle School (5–6)
  • Lewis Elementary School (K–4)
  • Parkside Elementary School (K–4)
  • Roxbury Elementary School (K–4)
  • Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center (Preschool)

The former Arthur Road Elementary School, which closed following the 2015–2016 school year, served as a public preschool and administrative building before being demolished in 2022.[32]

Private schools

St. Rita School is a private Catholic religious institution, associated with the St. Rita Roman Catholic Parish Church in Solon. The school offers preschool, elementary, upper elementary, and middle school programs. St. Rita School has also received National Blue Ribbon School designation from the United States government.[33]

Infrastructure

Police department

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Notable people

References

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Further reading

  • Solon Historical Society., & Charles, C. W. (1992). Pictorial history of Solon, Ohio, 1820–1991. Marceline, MO: Heritage House Pub.
  • Bard, N. P. (1970). Pioneers with web feet. Solon, OH: Solon Sesquicentennial Committee.

External links

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