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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Shaker Heights

Ohio · 30,831 residents · 6.291 sq mi
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Shaker Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,128. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $139,000. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 78% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,831
+5%vs 2000
vs 29,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,901 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,674 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
26K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Shaker Heights
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,128
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,983 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$32,708
−21%vs 2000
vs $41,354 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$139,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $181,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$591
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $747 in 2000
US average: $450
64.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 64.9% in 2000
35.1% rent
2.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(17,434)
Black34%(9,985)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(339)
Asian3.1%(926)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(18,681)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(20,689)
Black30.6%(9,439)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(332)
Asian1.9%(573)
Other0.4%(130)
Diversity Score58.4%(17,999)
58
−8%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
33.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+63%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shaker Heights, Ohio?

Shaker Heights, Ohio has about 30,831 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Shaker Heights, Ohio earns about $51,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shaker Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Shaker Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $139,000, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Shaker Heights, Ohio?

About 61.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shaker Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shaker Heights, Ohio?

About 3.5% of people in Shaker Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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