Canfield, Ohio

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official_name = Canfield, Ohio
settlement_type = City
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
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subdivision_name1 = Ohio
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Mahoning

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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 7374
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
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area_code = 330
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Canfield is a city located in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, at the intersection of U.S. Route 224 and State Route 46/U.S. Route 62, about ten miles southwest of Youngstown. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 7,374. In 2005 Canfield was rated the 82nd best place to live in the United States by "Money" magazine.

Geography

Canfield is located at coor dms|41|1|47|N|80|45|56|W|city (41.029762, -80.765556)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12.0 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 7,374 people, 2,917 households, and 2,143 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,588.1 people per square mile (613.6/km²). There were 3,043 housing units at an average density of 655.4/sq mi (253.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.27% White, 1.29% Asian, 0.45% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 2,917 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $61,200 and the median income for a family was $71,484. Males had a median income of $35,346 versus $20,493 for females.

Culture

Canfield is a relatively affluent suburb of Youngstown, with strict zoning regulations that prohibit government housing, large signage and overgrown lawns. A tree-lined "Village Green" sits at the heart of the New England-style village, which resembles many communities established in the days of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The town center is a venue for a wide range of community activities.

In 1992, Canfield city residents, although surrounded completely by Canfield Township, voted to secede from the township. This motion created two separate governmental entities — one a municipality, the other a township. However this did not destroy the community spirit that exists between both the city and township. Both cooperate with each other for the mutual benefit of their particular constituents. An example of this is mutual fire protection service, communications with each other with respect to roads and highways, and the physical assets of both (schools, parks, etc.).

The Canfield Local School District serves the city of Canfield, Canfield Township, and a small portion of Boardman and Beaver Townships. The district ranks "excellent" with the Ohio Department of Education. The district is ranked 13th of 614 schools throughout the state of Ohio. The Canfield Cardinals High School Football team was awarded the runner-up trophy in the Division II state championship held in Massillon, Ohio in 2005. The team had a 14-1 season, losing only at the state finals to Toledo Central Catholic High School from Toledo. The 2007 Canfield High School Baseball Team was awarded with the 2007 Division II State Championship in May of 2007, the Cardinals defeated Kenton Ridge in the State final game. It is the school's first ever team state championship. The same year, Audra Frimpong won the state title in long jump at the state championships for track and field. In June of 2008, the Canfield High School girl's Softball team won the state championship. Canfield's marching band is called the Cardinal Pride Marching Band.

Canfield continues to grow: new housing developments are popping up throughout the city and adjacent Canfield Township, providing a stark contrast to the homes and buildings in the central city, much of which are well over a century old (Canfield was Mahoning County's original seat before it was moved to Youngstown in 1876). While the growth is embraced by the city, it is also gobbling up the family farms and bucolic countryside that the village was once known for.

Every year in late August the Canfield Fair ("Ohio's Largest Fair") takes place at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The fair attracts many Ohio citizens. A few famous entertainers have performed at the Canfield Fair, including Bob Hope, Dolly Parton, Rascal Flatts, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Brad Paisley, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Bill Cosby.

Canfield is served by a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Industries

Canfield is home to several light manufacturing companies, including:

* [http://www.esmark.com Canfield Metal Coating]
*Converse All Steel Services - steel cutting
*Star Extruded Aluminum Shapes
*Lifetime Truck Products - truck fenders
* [http://www.canfieldmanufacturing.com Canfield Manufacturing Company]
*United Extrusion - aluminum extrusion dies and tooling

LaFarge, a multinational building materials company, also has a laboratory in Canfield.Jon W. Arnott MD Inc. has provided primary care internal medicine services to the valley as well as national consulting services to hospitals for quality, utilization and documentation.

Politics

In the state legislature Canfield is located in the 33rd Senate District, represented by Democrat John Boccieri, and in the 59th State Representative District, represented by Democrat Ron Gerberry. Federally, Canfield is located in Ohio's 6th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +0 and is represented by Democrat Charlie Wilson.

City officials

*Bill Kay, Mayor
*Charles H. Tieche, City Manager
*Andrew Skrobola, Council President
*Marleen Belfiore, Council Member
*Steve Rogers, Council Member
*Daniel Frazzini, Council Member
*Paul Sabol, Local Champion, Conquerer of all!
*Robert E. (Lee) Slipkovich II, Local Legend and Party Coordinator

References

External links

* [http://www.ci.canfield.oh.us/ City website]
* [http://twp.canfield.oh.us/ Township website]
* [http://canfield.access-k12.org/ Canfield Local Schools]
* [http://www.canfieldfair.com/ Canfield Fair]
* [http://www.canfieldfootball.com/ Canfield Cardinals Football]
* [http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/ Money's Best Places to Live 2005]
* [http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/m/mplayer/m/19244/ Canfield]
* [http://www.canfieldmanufacturing.com Canfield Manufacturing Company] Cardinals Baseball 2007 Div II State Champions]