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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

University Heights

Ohio · 14,790 residents · 1.826 sq mi
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University Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,376. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $89,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,790
+5%vs 2000
vs 14,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8,100 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 7,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.9
+3%vs 2000
vs 32.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,376
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,635 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,705
−31%vs 2000
vs $26,949 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $137,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$559
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $724 in 2000
US average: $450
77.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
22.8% rent
2.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(10,532)
Black20.5%(2,901)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(221)
Asian1.7%(239)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(6,740)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(11,957)
Black16%(2,366)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(208)
Asian2.3%(347)
Other0.8%(120)
Diversity Score42.3%(6,262)
42
−11%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.0%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
22.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 13.3 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 University Heights, Ohio?

University Heights, Ohio has about 14,790 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in University Heights, Ohio earns about $43,376 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Heights, Ohio expensive?

In University Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $89,100, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Ohio?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in University Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Heights, Ohio?

About 2.9% of people in University 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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