Green Township was first created in 1809 as part of Stark County. Green Township became part of Summit County after that county's establishment in 1840.[6] Green had several unincorporated hamlets, most notably Greensburg.[7] By 1900, five unincorporated settlements were in Green Township, surrounded by farmlands with valuable crops and areas of coal. The local economy transitioned from farming to business and manufacturing. By 1950, farmers began to sell their lands to developers for residential housing. The increased development in the community led to discussions about becoming a city. Voters approved the merger of the village with the rest of the township in 1991. In the beginning of 1991, Green Township was incorporated as the Village of Green. The village was declared a city in 1992,[8] with the first city mayor being John Torok.[9]
The City of Green is also notable for its legal battle against the NEXUS Pipeline, which runs close to residential neighborhoods, endangered wetlands, and the Comet Lake Dam.[10][11] Construction began in 2018 after a settlement of $7.5 million was reached with the city's government.[12]
Flag
The flag of Green was created as a result of a contest targeted towards school-age residents; due to similar design, there was a tie between two creators, Matt Pitzo and Justin Callahan. The motto for the city was created by Carrie West: "A township from the past, a city of the future."[13] The flag can be viewed at the Central Administration Building (CAB), Boettler Park, and Akron General, all of which are along Massillon Road.
Roundabouts
In 2009, the city opened the first two-lane roundabout in Summit County at the intersection of State Route 241 and Steese Road.[14] As of 2024, there are 11 roundabouts in the city,[15] notably six running along SR-241.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.54 square miles (86.87 km2), of which 32.06 square miles (83.04 km2) is land and 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2) is water.[16]
Post office
The city has no unique postalZIP code. It is served by the Green post office, but only post office boxes are served by this ZIP code (44232). No street addresses in Green have this ZIP code, Green street addresses are served by 5 different post offices:
As of the census[21] of 2010, there were 25,699 people, 10,070 households, and 7,217 families residing in the city. The population density was 801.6 inhabitants per square mile (309.5/km2). There were 10,858 housing units at an average density of 338.7 per square mile (130.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 10,070 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 22,817 people, 8,742 households, and 6,425 families residing in the city. The population density was 711.7 inhabitants per square mile (274.8/km2). There were 9,180 housing units at an average density of 286.3 per square mile (110.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.52% White, 0.72% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 8,742 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,133, and the median income for a family was $61,662. Males had a median income of $45,456 versus $28,725 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,575. About 4.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
According to Green's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[22] the largest employers in the city at the time were:
The City of Green is governed by a mayor and a 7-member city council. The mayor and three members of Council are elected at-large, while four council members are elected from wards. The mayor and all council members are limited to two consecutive, four-year terms. As of 2024, the mayor is Rocco Yeargin.[1]
Clark Anthony DeVitis (At-large) (President of Council)
Gerard Neugebauer (At-large)
Justin Speight (At-large)
Former and current mayors of the City of Green include John Torok (1992-1998), Freda Hunter Bates (1998-1998), Brenda Fargo (1998-1999), Dan Croghan (2000-2007), Dick Norton (2008-2015), Gerard Neugebauer (2016-2023), and Rocco Yeargin (2024–present).
In 2019, residents voted to change the administration's Law Director position from a mayoral appointed position to an elected position. Green's first elected Law Director, Lisa Carey Dean, took office in 2020.
Boettler Park is also located in Green. Originally owned by a wealthy industrialist, the land was donated to the city of Green to be used for public recreation. Today, the 26-acre park is a popular recreational area with trails and various outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, picnicking, and biking.[26]
