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Moving to Apple Creek, Ohio

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The current estimated population of Apple Creek is 1,200, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, benefiting from its rural charm and strong agricultural base.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1881
  • County: Wayne County
  • Land area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population density: 1,200 people per square mile
  • Area code: 330
  • Zip code: 44606

Geography and Location

Apple Creek is a small village located in Wayne County, northeastern Ohio. The village is situated in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country, surrounded by rolling farmlands and small rural communities. Apple Creek is approximately 10 miles southeast of Wooster and 50 miles south of Cleveland. The area is known for its agricultural productivity, with farms producing corn, soybeans, and livestock, as well as a large presence of Amish farms. The village experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold, snowy winters, typical of the Midwest. Apple Creek is accessible via U.S. Route 250, providing connections to nearby towns and cities. The local economy is driven by agriculture, small businesses, and services that support the surrounding rural community. Apple Creek’s small size and agricultural setting give it a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, with a strong sense of community and family-oriented values.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.0 years
Median household income: $41,574
Median house value: $86,400

Population by Race

Races in Apple Creek:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (31.8%), Irish (11.3%), United States (7.0%), English (6.7%), French (4.9%), Dutch (4.2%).

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Apple Creek

  • High school or higher: 81.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 0.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Apple Creek village

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 63.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

1.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +131 (+15.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Apple Creek:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Apple Creek:

  • AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL (about 30 miles; AKRON, OH; Abbreviation: CAK)
  • CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL (about 45 miles; CLEVELAND, OH; Abbreviation: CLE)
  • LORAIN COUNTY REGIONAL (about 47 miles; LORAIN/ELYRIA, OH; Abbreviation: LPR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Apple Creek:

  • WAYNE COUNTY (about 9 miles; WOOSTER, OH; Abbreviation: BJJ)
  • HOLMES COUNTY (about 17 miles; MILLERSBURG, OH; Abbreviation: 10G)
  • WADSWORTH MUNI (about 19 miles; WADSWORTH, OH; Abbreviation: 3G3)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apple Creek:

  • STARK STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 31 miles; CANTON, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,324)
  • KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-STARK CAMPUS (about 31 miles; NORTH CANTON, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,053)
  • UNIVERSITY OF AKRON MAIN CAMPUS (about 32 miles; AKRON, OH; Full-time enrollment: 16,801)
  • ASHLAND UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; ASHLAND, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,404)
  • BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE (about 43 miles; BEREA, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,849)
  • OBERLIN COLLEGE (about 46 miles; OBERLIN, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,899)
  • LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; ELYRIA, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,008)

Schools

Public high school in Apple Creek:

  • WAYNEDALE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 465; Location: 9050 DOVER RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Apple Creek:

  • APPLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 423; Location: 173 W MAIN ST; Grades: PK – 06)
  • JOHN R LEA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 243; Location: 9130 DOVER RD; Grades: 07 – 10)

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