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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 2026 population of 12,951. University Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -6.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,892 in 2020.

The median household income in University Heights is $96,971 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in University Heights is 30.5 years: 29.8 years for males, and 31.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.0 males.

13K
Total Population
7,091
Density (mi²)
-157 -1.2%
Growth

University Heights Population

University Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,951-157-1.2%
202513,108-157-1.18%
202413,265-2-0.02%
202313,267-81-0.61%
202213,3481381.04%
202113,210-708-5.09%
202013,8921,0858.47%
201912,807-120-0.93%
201812,927-100-0.77%
201713,027-144-1.09%
201613,171-64-0.48%
201513,235-5-0.04%
201413,240-171-1.28%
201313,411-38-0.28%
201213,449-71-0.53%
201113,520-2-0.01%
201013,522-17-0.13%
200014,146-644-4.35%
199014,790-611-3.97%
198015,401-1,654-9.7%
197017,0554142.49%
196016,6415,07543.88%
195011,5665,58593.38%
19405,98100%

Median Age

Overall: 30.5 years
Female: 31.2 years
Male: 29.8 years

University Heights Adults

There are 10,113 adults, (1,737 of whom are seniors) in University Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,832 (51%)
Male: 6,562 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of University Heights includes 70.32% White, 20.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,41970.32%
Black or African American2,75520.57%
Two or more races6594.92%
Other race2902.17%
Asian2571.92%
Native American140.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1731.29%
White1000.75%
Other race620.46%
Native American140.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,31969.58%
Black or African American2,75520.57%
Two or more races4863.63%
Asian2571.92%
Other race2281.7%

University Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

University Heights ' average per capita income is $64,826. Household income levels show a median of $96,971. The poverty rate stands at 11.12%.

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$133,264-
Families$112,072$146,230
Households$96,971$123,996
Non Families$58,500$77,512

$64,826

Average Income

$96,971

Median Household Income

11.12%

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)