Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin: City in Ohio
About
Oberlin is a city located in the county of Lorain in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,286 and a population density of 646 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,132 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Oberlin
| Population : | 8,132 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Lorain County |
| Postal code : | 44074 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 440 |
| Area : | 12.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 814 feet / 248 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:06:25 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 634 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oberlin is located at 41°17'38"N 82°13'3"W (41.2939400, -82.2173800).
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Official website of Oberlin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Oberlin decreased by 1.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,286 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,434 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,409 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,394 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,251 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,356 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,328 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,276 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,304 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,199 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,132 | -0.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Oberlin
1 Tappan Square
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2 Allen Memorial Art Museum
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3 New Russia Township Park & Nature Preserve
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4 Common Ground Zipline Canopy Tours
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5 Nielsen Observatory
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People born in Oberlin (54)
People born in Oberlin, including philosopher David Lewis, film director, screenwriter, film editor, actress and film producer Lynn Shelton, singer-songwriter Jason Molina, .
List
- Claude Fayette Bragdon (American architect) he was born in 01/08/1866
- Smith Newell Penfield (American composer) he was born in 04/04/1837
- Edwin F. Taylor (American physicist) he was born in 22/06/1931
- Otis Bardwell Boise (American composer and music educator) he was born in 13/08/1844
- Charles Henry Tyler Townsend (American entomologist) he was born in 01/01/1863
- Matt Wilhelm (All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker) he was born in 02/02/1981
- Albert Mussey Johnson (Eccentric millionaire industrialist, builder of Scotty's Castle.) he was born in 31/05/1872
- Charles Tambling (American sports coach) he was born in 01/11/1871
- Claire Sherman (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1981
- Cliff Stoudt (American football player) he was born in 27/03/1955
- Dan Ramos (American politician) he was born in 02/09/1981
- David Grimm (playwright) he was born in 01/01/1965
- David M. Dennison (American physicist) he was born in 26/04/1900
- Ellen R. Stofan (former Chief Scientist of NASA) she was born in 24/02/1961
- Frederic de Forest Allen (American classical philologist) he was born in 25/05/1844
- Frederick Bushnell "Jack" Ryder (American football player, coach, sportswriter) he was born in 16/11/1871
- Gus Henderson (American sports coach) he was born in 10/03/1889
- Herb Henderson (American football player (1899-1991)) he was born in 21/06/1899
Schools in Oberlin
College & universities near Oberlin, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204501 | Oberlin College | Oberlin (OH) | 44074 |
| 409591 | Lorain County Joint Vocational School District | Oberlin (OH) | 44074 |
| 488952 | Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria | Elyria (OH) | 44035-2885 |
| 203748 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria (OH) | 44035-1691 |
| 204431 | Northern Institute of Cosmetology | Lorain (OH) | 44052-1803 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oberlin, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| TOL | Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza | 415 Emerald Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Oberlin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Post Office | Oberlin (OH) | 44074 |
| Kipton Post Office | Kipton (OH) | 44049 |
| Lagrang Post Office | Lagrange (OH) | 44050 |
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (OH) | 44001 |
| Elyria Post Office | Elyria (OH) | 44035 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Oberlin , Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States with a population of 1,702 people.
- Oberlin , Kansas township in Decatur County, Kansas with a population of 75 people.
Other cities in Lorain County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lorain County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 63,872 | The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio. |
| North Ridgeville | 35,104 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Avon Lake | 24,808 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Avon | 23,745 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Avon Center | 15,724 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Amherst | 12,387 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Vermilion-on-the-Lake | 11,006 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sheffield Lake | 8,952 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Brownhelm | 7,802 | Township in Lorain County, Ohio |
| Huntington | 6,223 | Township in Lorain County, Ohio |
| Wellington | 4,948 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Vermilion | 4,745 | City in Ohio, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,631 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Elyria | 3,173 | City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
| Grafton | 2,866 | Village in Ohio |
| Lagrange | 2,573 | Village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Oberlin distances to largest Ohio cities
