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With a population of 47,159 as of the 2010 census, Mentor is a city in Lake County, Ohio along the shore of Lake Erie. Mentor was first settled in the 1790s and incorporated as a village in 1855. It has grown into a suburb of Cleveland with a diverse economy and many community assets.

Population and Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Mentor had a population of 47,159 residents. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race made up 1.5% of the population.

The median income for a household in Mentor was $62,969. The per capita income for the city was $28,139. About 3.1% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line.

History of Mentor

The area that is now Mentor was first settled in the 1790s. Early settlers were from Connecticut and named the area after Mentor, New York. Mentor was officially incorporated as a village in 1855. Early industry included farming, quarries, lumber, and mills powered by the nearby Grand River.

Mentor experienced growth in the late 1800s with the arrival of railroads and industry. The town continued steady growth through the 1900s as it became a suburb of Cleveland. Major employment opportunities arose in the 1970s with industrial parks and growth at the nearby Lake County Fairgrounds.

Some key moments in Mentor's history include:

Learn more about Mentor's local history at the Mentor Public Library.

Mentor's Economy

Mentor has a diverse economic base with major employers in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and technology. Some of the largest employers in Mentor include:

In addition to major employers, Mentor has vibrant retail centers including the Great Lakes Mall and has a popular tourism and recreation industry centered around Lake Erie.

Landmarks and Points of Interest

Some of the major landmarks and points of interest in Mentor include:

Mentor Headlands Beach

Mentor Headlands Beach is a public beach along Lake Erie renowned for its long stretch of sandy beach, swimming, and recreation opportunities. The beach has a nature preserve, marina, campgrounds, and walkways.

Address: 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

GPS Coordinates: 41.718889, -81.335

James A. Garfield National Historic Site

This site preserves the home of President James Garfield and includes his memorial tomb. Garfield lived in Mentor in the 1870s while serving in Congress.

Address: 8095 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060

GPS Coordinates: 41.666944, -81.339444

Great Lakes Mall

The Great Lakes Mall is the major shopping mall in Mentor with over 150 stores, restaurants, and a movie theater.

Address: 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060

GPS Coordinates: 41.680556, -81.360278

Education in Mentor

Public education in Mentor is provided by the Mentor Public School District. The district has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and Mentor High School.

Mentor High School serves around 2,000 students in grades 9-12. The school's mascot is the Cardinal. Sports teams compete in the Greater Cleveland Conference.

Some private school options in Mentor include:

Mentor Public Library

The Mentor Public Library serves the Mentor community with books, media, technology, programs and more. The library opened in 1921 and has a collection of over 250,000 items.

Address: 8215 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060

Phone: (440) 255-8811

The Mentor Public Library hosts many community events including book clubs, technology classes, children's storytimes and crafts. Learn more at the Mentor Public Library website.

Transportation in Mentor

Mentor is served by a public bus system called Laketran. Buses run throughout Mentor and connect to nearby Lake County cities and the Greater Cleveland area. Routes serve popular destinations like the Great Lakes Mall, Mentor Headlands and downtown Cleveland.

Mentor is located near several major highways including Interstate 90, Interstate 271 and State Route 2. These connect Mentor to surrounding cities and allow easy highway access to downtown Cleveland just 25 miles away.

Mentor City Government

Mentor has a council-manager form of government. The city council is made up of seven members elected to four-year terms. The city manager is appointed by council to serve as the chief executive and administrative head of the city government.

Contact info for Mentor City Hall:

Address: 8500 Civic Center Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060

Phone: (440) 974-5790

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Visiting Mentor

Mentor offers many attractions and events for visitors throughout the year. Popular destinations include:

Learn more about events, hotels, and things to do on the Lake County visitor website or Mentor's Facebook page.

Sports and Recreation

As a community located on Lake Erie, Mentor offers many water recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming at Mentor Headlands Beach, and more. There are extensive hiking trails at Headlands Beach State Park and other parks.

For sports fans, Mentor is home to the Lake Erie Crushers baseball team. The Crushers are part of the Frontier League and play at Mercy Health Stadium in Mentor.




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