University Heights

County:: Cuyahoga County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.826
State:: Ohio

University Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. University Heights has a 2025 population of 12,746. University Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.76% annually and its population has decreased by -8.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,888 in 2020.

The average household income in University Heights is $118,416 with a poverty rate of 12.28%. The median age in University Heights is 30.7 years: 30.1 years for males, and 31 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of University Heights includes 70.51% White, 22.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	9,524	70.51%
Black or African American	3,032	22.45%
Two or more races	491	3.63%
Asian	233	1.72%
Other race	211	1.56%
Native American	17	0.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

University Heights Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

University Heights' average per capita income is $63,040. Household income levels show a median of $98,474. The poverty rate stands at 12.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$129,083	-
Families	$117,444	$140,019
Households	$98,474	$118,416
Non Families	$56,058	$72,301

$63,040

Average Income

$98,474

Median Household Income

12.28%

Poverty Rate