Garfield Heights, Ohio Population 2021
Garfield Heights is a city located in Ohio. With a 2020 population of 27,068, it is the 52nd largest city in Ohio and the 1418th largest city in the United States . Garfield Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.70% annually and its population has decreased by -6.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,849 in 2010. Garfield Heights reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 7 miles, Garfield Heights has a population density of 3,744 people per square mile.
The average household income in Garfield Heights is $56,414 with a poverty rate of 17.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $932 per month, and the median house value is $72,700. The median age in Garfield Heights is 39.3 years, 36.1 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Garfield Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield Heightswas:
- Black or African American: 48.40%
- White: 47.60%
- Two or more races: 2.28%
- Other race: 0.84%
- Asian: 0.70%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
Garfield Heights, Ohio Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,463 | 48.40% |
| White | 13,239 | 47.60% |
| Two or More Races | 634 | 2.28% |
| Some Other Race | 234 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
Garfield Heights Population by Race
Garfield Heights Population Pyramid $2021
Garfield Heights Population by Age
Garfield Heights Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,569 | 2.37 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 4,844 | 1.17 | 57.7 |
| Married | 3,680 | 3.09 | 83 |
| Female | 2,483 | 3.35 | 39 |
| Male | 562 | 3.51 | 69 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
Garfield Heights Households by Type
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 1.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,911 | 10.00% |
| High School Graduate | 7,433 | 38.91% |
| Some College | 4,786 | 25.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,718 | 8.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,831 | 9.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,068 | 5.59% |
Garfield Heights Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Garfield Heights Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,183 | 8,907 | 1,586 |
| Black | 8,149 | 7,219 | 1,060 |
| Hispanic | 537 | 476 | 174 |
| Asian | 163 | 154 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 137 | 17 |
| Other Race | 106 | 106 | 36 |
| Native American | 28 | 15 | |
| Islander | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.37%.
Garfield Heights Educational Attainment by Race
$34,777
Average Earnings
$41,735
Average Male
$30,090
Average Female
Garfield Heights Earnings by Educational Attainment
Garfield Heights Language by Age
Garfield Heights Language
94.98% of Garfield Heights residents speak only English, while 5.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
Garfield Heights Language
Garfield Heights Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,331 | 3,378 | 25.34% |
| White | 12,425 | 1,234 | 9.93% |
| Hispanic | 877 | 118 | 13.45% |
| Multiple | 633 | 117 | 18.48% |
| Asian | 196 | 30 | 15.31% |
| Native | 42 | 27 | 64.29% |
| Other | 234 | 11 | 4.70% |
17.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.08%
Male Poverty Rate
19.66%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Garfield Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield Heights is Native, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield Heights is Other, with 4.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.85%.
Garfield Heights Poverty
Garfield Heights Poverty Rate by Education
Garfield Heights Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Garfield Heights Married by Age and Sex
Garfield Heights Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Garfield Heights Marital Status by Race
Garfield Heights Marital Status
Garfield Heights Veterans by War
Garfield Heights Veterans by Age
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 884 | 7.84% |
| Black | 595 | 6.23% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 3.59% |
| Other Race | 11 | 7.48% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.18% |
Garfield Heights Veterans by Race
Garfield Heights Veterans by Education
6.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Garfield Heights Veterans by Education
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Garfield Heights Employment by Age
Garfield Heights Employment by Race
Garfield Heights Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.49%
Born in Garfield Heights
97.08%
Native Born
2.92%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
1.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.08% of Garfield Heights residents were born in the United States, with 83.49% having been born in Ohio. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Garfield Heights Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,068 | -190 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 27,258 | -190 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 27,448 | -190 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 27,638 | -176 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 27,814 | -191 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 28,005 | -153 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 28,158 | -144 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 28,302 | -110 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 28,412 | -70 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 28,482 | -128 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 28,610 | -187 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 28,797 | -1,937 | -0.65% |
| 2000 | 30,734 | -1,005 | -0.32% |
| 1990 | 31,739 | -3,199 | -0.96% |
| 1980 | 34,938 | -6,479 | -1.69% |
| 1970 | 41,417 | 2,962 | 0.74% |
| 1960 | 38,455 | 16,793 | 5.91% |
| 1950 | 21,662 | 4,673 | 2.46% |
| 1940 | 16,989 | 1,400 | 0.86% |
| 1930 | 15,589 | 13,039 | 19.85% |
| 1920 | 2,550 | 0.00% |