Highland Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. Highland Heights has a 2024 population of 8,480. Highland Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,708 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Heights is $163,638 with a poverty rate of 1.93%. The median age in Highland Heights is 44.6 years: 43.7 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,322 | 84.95% |
| Asian | 538 | 6.24% |
| Two or more races | 507 | 5.88% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,481 | 2.46 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Married | 2,246 | 2.93 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 912 | 1.09 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Female | 210 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 113 | 3.68 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
95.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 2.14% |
| Associates Degree | 431 | 6.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,766 | 28.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,794 | 28.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,163 | 18.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 904 | 14.46% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,460 | 5,304 | 3,074 |
| Asian | 396 | 367 | 346 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 217 | 50 |
| Black | 154 | 147 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 43 | 33 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,278 | $90,370 | $52,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,950 | $143,631 | $71,458 |
| High School Graduate | $47,446 | $69,375 | $37,452 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,598 | $83,098 | $28,889 |
| Overall | $71,268 | $83,722 | $52,797 |
| Some College | $55,692 | $59,130 | $32,763 |
$71,268
Average Earnings
$83,722
Average Male
$52,797
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.01% of Highland Heights residents speak only English, while 12.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,309 | 148 | 2.02% |
| Multiple | 506 | 9 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 538 | 9 | 1.67% |
1.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.61%
Male Poverty Rate
2.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Heights is White, with 2.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Heights is Asian, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.04% |
| High School | 5.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.32% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.19% |
| Male Employed | 0.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,208 | $196,557 |
| Households | $117,820 | $163,638 |
| Married Families | $155,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,750 | $70,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
446
Number of Veterans
446
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| World War II | 43 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 198 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 6.67% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 25.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
80.04%
Born in Highland Heights
91.61%
Native Born
8.39%
Foreign Born
2.1%
Non Citizen
6.29%
Naturalized
91.61% of Highland Heights residents were born in the United States, with 80.04% having been born in Ohio. 2.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,195 | -57 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 8,252 | -57 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 8,309 | -57 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 8,366 | -57 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 8,423 | -57 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 8,480 | -57 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 8,537 | -25 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 8,562 | -76 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 8,638 | -70 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 8,708 | 332 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 8,376 | -12 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 8,388 | -19 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 8,407 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 8,417 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 8,407 | 25 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,382 | 62 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 8,320 | 25 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,295 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 8,308 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 8,339 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,082 | 1,833 | 29.33% |
| 1990 | 6,249 | 510 | 8.89% |
| 1980 | 5,739 | -187 | -3.16% |
| 1970 | 5,926 | 2,997 | 102.32% |
| 1960 | 2,929 | -5,266 | -64.26% |