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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Heights

Ohio · 8,082 residents · 5.149 sq mi
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Highland Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,750. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $216,800. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 70% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,082
+29%since 1990
from 6,249 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,570 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 1,214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+4%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Highland Heights
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,777 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,184
+66%since 1990
from $18,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$216,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $128,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $697 in 1990
US average: $602
97.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 97.0% in 1990
2.7% rent
3.1
+9%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(6,099)
Black0.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian1.5%(95)
Diversity Score7%(439)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(7,501)
Black1.4%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(36)
Asian4.6%(372)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,239)
15
+118%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.2%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−43%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Heights, Ohio?

Highland Heights, Ohio has about 8,082 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Heights, Ohio earns about $69,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Highland Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $216,800, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Heights, Ohio?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Heights, Ohio?

About 4.0% of people in Highland Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Heights, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,833 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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