Brook Park is a a suburb of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As of the 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 21,218. The city shot to national attention when at least 19 Marines from the city were killed in combat in Iraq on August 2, 2005 and August 3, 2005. On Friday, August 5, 2005, the city government distributed American flags to every household in the city to display on their windows. On August 8, 2005, thousands of citizens from throughout Northeast Ohio attended a memorial service to show their support for the fallen Brook Park Marines. National, state and local polititions also voiced their mutual support for the families effected and for the ongoing support needed for all of the service members still involved in their mission overseas.
Brook Park is located at 41°23'58" North, 81°49'6" West (41.399550, -81.818423).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 km2 (7.5 mi2). 19.5 km2 (7.5 mi2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 21,218 people, 8,193 households, and 5,989 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,086.5/km2 (2,815.1/mi2). There are 8,370 housing units at an average density of 428.6/km2 (1,110.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 94.49% White, 1.95% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 1.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,193 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% are non-families. 23.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $46,333, and the median income for a family is $53,324. Males have a median income of $40,202 versus $25,943 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,411. 4.6% of the population and 3.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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BrookParkOhio.com
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