Brunswick, Ohio

Brunswick, Ohio is a city in Medina County, Ohio, United States. It is the largest city in the county. In the 2020 census, 35,426 people lived there. Brunswick is about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Cleveland and is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

 History 
Brunswick was started on January 1, 1815. It got its name from Brunswick, Germany, chosen in a naming contest. It became a village on February 1, 1960, and a city on October 2, 1960.

On June 23, 2014, a tornado hit the city. It was rated between EF1 and EF2 in strength.

 Geography 
Brunswick is located at 41°14′47″N 81°49′11″W. The city has a total area of about 13 square miles (33.75 km²). Almost all of it is land, with a very small amount of water.

 People 
In 2023, Brunswick had about 14,482 households. The average household had 2.42 people. The median household income was $85,313. About 6.1% of people lived below the poverty line. Around 68.8% of people had jobs. About 28.7% had a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.8% had graduated from high school.

Most people in Brunswick have English ancestry. Other groups include people with Spanish, Indo-European, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other backgrounds.

The median age in Brunswick was about 40 years.

 Population over time 
 1960: 11,725
 1970: 15,852
 1980: 27,645
 1990: 28,230
 2000: 33,388
 2010: 34,255
 2020: 35,426

 Education 
Public schools in Brunswick are run by the Brunswick City School District. The city has seven elementary schools, one middle school, and Brunswick High School. There is also a Roman Catholic school called St. Ambrose School.

In 2011, the Cuyahoga Community College opened the Brunswick University Center, which offers college classes.

Brunswick also has a public library, which is part of the Medina County District Library system.

 Media 
Brunswick is served by local newspapers, including The Medina County Gazette and The Brunswick Post. Newspapers from Cleveland and Akron sometimes report on Brunswick. People in the city can also watch TV and listen to radio stations from the Cleveland, Akron, and Canton areas.

 Notable people 
 Dean Heil, champion wrestler
 Pete Kostelnick, ultramarathon runner
 Natalie Sideserf, cake artist and TV personality from Texas Cake House
 Ricky Wysocki, professional disc golfer

 References 

Category:1815 establishments in Ohio
Category:Cities in Medina County, Ohio