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Garfield Heights

Ohio · 28,849 residents · 7.23 sq mi
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Garfield Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,342. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,849
−6%since 2000
from 30,734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,990 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Garfield Heights
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,342
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,409
+7%since 2000
from $18,988 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(24,577)
Black16.7%(5,143)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(388)
Asian0.9%(286)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(12,188)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59%(17,019)
Black35.3%(10,184)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(656)
Asian1.3%(387)
Other2.5%(717)
Diversity Score66.2%(19,104)
Diversity Score
66
+67%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield Heights, Ohio?

Garfield Heights, Ohio has about 28,849 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Garfield Heights, Ohio earns about $42,342 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Garfield Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield Heights, Ohio?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield Heights, Ohio?

About 12.2% of people in Garfield Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield Heights, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,890 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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