Profile for Barberton, Ohio, OH

Barberton is on the Tuscarawas River

In his later years, Barber diverted much of his wealth to the experimental Anna Dean Farm in the southeastern end of town; the estate drained so much money that it became known as "Barber's Folly"

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 64. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.3 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Glenn Davis, track and field athlete, Olympic medalist
· Glenn E. "Bo" Schembechler, football coach, sports broadcaster

Local festivals include:

• Mum Fest - Sept. 29-30, 2007
• Cherry Blossom Festival - May 17-20, 2007

Scenic roads: CanalWay Ohio Scenic Byway

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Cemeteries (32)

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24% of Barberton residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Barberton ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Barberton was $17,764, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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11% of Barberton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Barberton festival dates:

• Mum Fest - Sept. 29-30, 2007
• Cherry Blossom Festival - May 17-20, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Barberton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $380.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $749.

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Libraries in Barberton include Barberton Public Library, Community Health Library Branch ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Barberton include Barberton Herald

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Summit County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Barberton political report.

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The average commute time for Barberton workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 5 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Barberton between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 1.8 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

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