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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.

12.7K
Total Population
6,979
Density (mi²)
-228 -1.76%
Growth

University Heights Population

University Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,52470.51%
Black or African American3,03222.45%
Two or more races4913.63%
Asian2331.72%
Other race2111.56%
Native American170.13%

University Heights Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)