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Garfield Heights, OH

CSACleveland-Akron-Canton MSACleveland#15/114 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

29,269population

38.1median age

This community is a community of 29,269 with a median age of 38.1. The population is predominantly Black (57.2%) with a significant White community (29.4%). Median household income is $54,593. 89.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 58.5%, with a median home value of $109,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

57.2%16,741

White

29.4%8,610

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%1,988

Two or More

4.1%1,214

Other

2.4%693

Asian

0.1%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%488

High School Diploma

36.7%7,325

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%2,013

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%2,869

Associate's Degree

11.4%2,281

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%1,822

Master's Degree

4.9%978

Professional Degree

0.3%68

Doctorate

0.2%49

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

$109,900median home value

$1,129median rent

58.5%homeownership

13,000total units

8.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 58.5%

Renter 41.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%446

$50K–$100K

33.6%2,348

$100K–$150K

37%2,585

$150K–$200K

13.9%972

$200K–$300K

7.6%528

$300K–$500K

1%72

$500K–$1M

0.3%20

$1M+

0.3%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

662

$750–$1,000

925

$1,000–$1,250

1,150

$1,250–$1,500

1,351

$1,500–$2,000

388

$2,000+

114

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

1.3%163

2000–2009

4.2%545

1990–1999

2%255

1980–1989

1.6%204

1970–1979

10.4%1,351

1960–1969

14.3%1,861

1950–1959

29.7%3,863

1940–1949

12.4%1,607

1939 or earlier

24.2%3,143

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.8%10,366

Electricity

11%1,312

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%182

Other

0.4%49

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Solar

0.1%14

No Fuel

0.1%7

Household Economyi

$54,593median household income

$27,666per capita income

21.5%poverty rate

8.4%unemployment

14,881labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%568

$10K–$15K

7%839

$15K–$20K

5.3%629

$20K–$25K

4.7%558

$25K–$30K

5.9%702

$30K–$35K

5.6%668

$35K–$40K

4.1%489

$40K–$45K

4.9%588

$45K–$50K

2.6%309

$50K–$60K

9.9%1,178

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,274

$75K–$100K

15.3%1,827

$100K–$125K

8.8%1,053

$125K–$150K

4.4%521

$150K–$200K

5.1%612

$200K+

1.1%131

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

931

Residentsi

2,344

Avg. Tenant Renti

$442/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers830 homes95% occupied$451/mo rent

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

202/PRAC100 homes95% occupied$371/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,593/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

75.6%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

18.2%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

6.2%

Who Receives This Housing

86.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93.7% of subsidized households are minority

14.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21.5% 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

7812.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

151

Mexico

110

Canada

India

Guatemala

Germany

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,372

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,584

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,355(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured

Garfield Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026