Garfield Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. Garfield Heights has a 2024 population of 28,624. Garfield Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,727 in 2020.
The average household income in Garfield Heights is $63,938 with a poverty rate of 21.38%. The median age in Garfield Heights is 39 years: 36.1 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,822 | 53.87% |
| White | 10,082 | 34.33% |
| Two or more races | 2,322 | 7.91% |
| Other race | 1,085 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,906 | 2.43 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 5,144 | 1.2 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 3,357 | 3.23 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Female | 2,798 | 3.45 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 607 | 3.6 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,700 | 8.69% |
| Associates Degree | 2,582 | 13.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,792 | 9.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,262 | 6.45% |
| High School Graduate | 7,208 | 36.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 463 | 2.37% |
| Some College | 4,555 | 23.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,692 | 8,479 | 1,176 |
| White | 8,352 | 7,593 | 1,448 |
| Hispanic | 839 | 666 | 203 |
| 2+ Races | 833 | 695 | 211 |
| Other Race | 503 | 472 | 130 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,306 | $36,250 | $53,315 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,185 | $87,917 | $46,881 |
| High School Graduate | $34,369 | $45,134 | $29,140 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,875 | $47,266 | $30,000 |
| Overall | $39,305 | $47,138 | $34,392 |
| Some College | $36,088 | $48,955 | $28,052 |
$39,305
Average Earnings
$47,138
Average Male
$34,392
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.58% of Garfield Heights residents speak only English, while 6.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,550 | 4,339 | 27.9% |
| White | 9,573 | 864 | 9.03% |
| Other | 1,074 | 775 | 72.16% |
| Hispanic | 1,921 | 354 | 18.43% |
| Multiple | 2,302 | 158 | 6.86% |
21.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.5%
Male Poverty Rate
22.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield Heights is Other, with 72.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield Heights is Multiple, with 6.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.12% |
| Some College | 24.56% |
| High School | 11.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.76% |
| Female Employed | 13.85% |
| Male Employed | 5.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,890 | $72,048 |
| Households | $52,006 | $63,938 |
| Married Families | $81,760 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,440 | $47,562 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,399
Number of Veterans
1,300
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 531 |
| Second Gulf War | 258 |
| First Gulf War | 209 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 362 |
| 65 to 74 | 359 |
| 75+ | 295 |
| 35 to 54 | 235 |
| 18 to 34 | 148 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 8.5% |
| Black | 499 | 4.35% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 5.11% |
| Other Race | 35 | 6.96% |
| Native American | 33 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.28%
Born in Garfield Heights
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
97.23% of Garfield Heights residents were born in the United States, with 84.28% having been born in Ohio. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,245 | -276 | -1% |
| 2028 | 27,521 | -276 | -0.99% |
| 2027 | 27,797 | -275 | -0.98% |
| 2026 | 28,072 | -276 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 28,348 | -276 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 28,624 | -276 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 28,900 | -178 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 29,078 | -330 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 29,408 | -319 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 29,727 | 2,239 | 8.15% |
| 2019 | 27,488 | -183 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 27,671 | -180 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 27,851 | -190 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 28,041 | -157 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 28,198 | -145 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 28,343 | -107 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 28,450 | -70 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 28,520 | -127 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 28,647 | -185 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 28,832 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,734 | -1,005 | -3.17% |
| 1990 | 31,739 | -3,199 | -9.16% |
| 1980 | 34,938 | -6,479 | -15.64% |
| 1970 | 41,417 | 2,962 | 7.7% |
| 1960 | 38,455 | 16,793 | 77.52% |
| 1950 | 21,662 | 4,673 | 27.51% |
| 1940 | 16,989 | 1,400 | 8.98% |
| 1930 | 15,589 | 13,039 | 511.33% |
| 1920 | 2,550 | -24,695 | -90.64% |