University Heights Population

1910–2026

13,032

2026 projection

6.3% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for University Heights. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202613,032-1681.27%
202513,200-300.23%
202413,230-170.13%
202313,247-1010.76%
202213,348+1290.98%
202113,219-6954.99%
202013,914-440.32%
201913,958+50.04%
201813,953+240.17%
201713,929-190.14%

Showing 10 of 27 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

University Heights has a population change lower than Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Cuyahoga County−2.4%
  • University Heights−5.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

University Heights Demographics

30.5median age

Median age

Female31.2 yrs
Male29.8 yrs

Adults

10,113
1,737 seniors (65+) · 17% of adults8,376 other adults

Sex

Female 51% · 6,832Male 49% · 6,562

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 134 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

University Heights Income

$96,971median household income

Median household income

$96,971

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$64,826

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.1%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

University Heights Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%48%44%
Never married42%43%41%
Divorced8%6%11%
Widowed3%1%5%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201