Lodi, Ohio

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Lodi, Ohio
settlement_type = Village
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Ohio
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Medina

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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3061
population_density_km2 = 557.7
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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latd = 41 |latm = 1 |lats = 59 |latNS = N
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 44254
area_code = 330
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Lodi is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,061 at the 2000 census.

History

Founded in 1811, Lodi is the oldest settlement in Medina County. It was originally called Harrisville, in honor of the family that founded it. It was later renamed to Lodi, the Indian chief who lived nearby; to prevent confusion with another village in Ohio. Ainsworth Street, part of the 'Downtown Circle', is named after Chief Lodi's Daughter.

Facts

An early pioneer named Redfield (after whom Redfield Street is named) sculpted the modern route to Medina through trees. It was later deemed too curvy, so the first governmental road through the region was straightened. In later years, this road became U.S. Route 42.

Lodi inspired the Credence Clearwater Revival song of the same name. Although CCR's lead songwriter, John Fogerty, lives less than 75 miles from Lodi, California, he has revealed in interviews that Lodi was written to describe the time he spent in Ohio during his youth.

Lodi is the western endpoint of Interstate 76, where the road terminates at its junction with Interstate 71.

Lodi hosts the annual Sweet Corn Festival in the middle of July. This three-day-long event begins with a large parade through the town square. Other attractions include fair food, amusement rides, and a popular tug-of-war.

Geography

Lodi is located at coor dms|41|1|59|N|82|0|42|W|city (41.033059, -82.011774)GR|1, along the East Fork of the Black River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) of it is land and 0.47% is water.

The East Fork of the Black River enters the Village from the north and turns back north to empty into Lake Erie. This happens because Lodi is on the north south continential divide. Rain water runs off in either a northernly direction to Lake Erie or a southernly direction to the Ohio River.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,061 people, 1,274 households, and 789 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,444.5 people per square mile (557.5/km²). There were 1,341 housing units at an average density of 632.8/sq mi (244.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% White, 0.03% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 1,274 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,679, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $32,882 versus $21,014 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,512. About 8.3% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Lodi Primary School serves preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders. Grades three and four are sent to Seville Intermediate School, and fifth and sixth graders attend Westfield Upper Elementary. The communities of Chatham, Lafayette, Westfield Center, Seville, and Lodi combine together to form Cloverleaf Middle School and Cloverleaf High School.

Economic

Lodi used to be a haven for businesses, such as Invacare of Elyria. Known for its high taxes, members of the town council chose to raise industry tax to help retain the "Small Town" feel. The town is now looking outward for increased business and investment. Lodi is experiencing renewed growth with lodging, dining and recreation establishments slated for construction later this year.

Lodi Station Outlets is located in Lodi. It reopened on August 30, 2008 with a new renovation.

References

External links

* [http://www.villageoflodi.com Lodi Village Government Webpage]
* [http://www.lodioutlets.net Lodi Outlets website]
* [http://www.lodiohiochamber.com Lodi Chamber Webpage]
* [http://www.medina-ohio.net/ The Medina County Community Advocate]