Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cleveland Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

44,497

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.8%20,376

Black

39.7%17,651

Asian

6%2,675

Two or More

3.9%1,718

Hispanic/Latino

3.3%1,489

Other

1.2%549

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%24

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%601

High School Diploma

12.7%3,814

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%1,376

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%3,450

Associate's Degree

6.9%2,079

Bachelor's Degree

26.4%7,912

Master's Degree

19.4%5,818

Professional Degree

7.8%2,347

Doctorate

5.1%1,528

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

58.7%

Graduate+

32.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,100

Median Renti

$1,216

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%11,239

Renter-Occupied

41.8%8,084

Total Units

21,420

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%253

$50K–$100K

10%1,120

$100K–$150K

18.7%2,101

$150K–$200K

22%2,467

$200K–$300K

25.8%2,901

$300K–$500K

14.3%1,608

$500K–$1M

5.7%638

$1M+

1.3%151

Rent Distribution

Under $500

557

$500–$750

583

$750–$1,000

1,448

$1,000–$1,250

1,562

$1,250–$1,500

1,535

$1,500–$2,000

1,464

$2,000+

726

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%65

2010–2019

1.1%238

2000–2009

1.6%334

1990–1999

1.5%315

1980–1989

4%859

1970–1979

4.9%1,050

1960–1969

5.5%1,175

1950–1959

11.9%2,558

1940–1949

10.2%2,193

1939 or earlier

59%12,633

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.7%16,167

Electricity

11.2%2,158

Other

2%379

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%318

No Fuel

1.4%276

Fuel Oil

0.1%22

Coal

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,826

Mean Household Incomei

$105,388

Per Capita Incomei

$46,521

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

24,117

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%1,176

$10K–$15K

4.3%835

$15K–$20K

3.2%617

$20K–$25K

3.8%725

$25K–$30K

3.5%673

$30K–$35K

3.8%743

$35K–$40K

3.2%627

$40K–$45K

2.9%569

$45K–$50K

3.1%600

$50K–$60K

7.1%1,366

$60K–$75K

11.7%2,261

$75K–$100K

11.9%2,290

$100K–$125K

9.6%1,864

$125K–$150K

6.4%1,243

$150K–$200K

8.6%1,670

$200K+

10.7%2,064

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,534

Residentsi

2,714

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers741 homes95% occupied$419/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8686 homes95% occupied$329/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC80 homes89% occupied$385/mo rent

811/PRAC27 homes90% occupied$258/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,826/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

84.2%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

12.5%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

2.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

70.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.5% of subsidized households are minority

28.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,4797.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

453

India

444

Canada

137

United Kingdom

103

Korea

Mexico

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,124

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

22,473

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,420(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured