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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

University Heights

Ohio · 14,146 residents · 1.826 sq mi
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University Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,635. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 55% 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 $137,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,146
−4%since 1990
from 14,790 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,747 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 8,100 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
−2%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$61,635
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,376 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,949
+44%since 1990
from $18,705 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$724
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $559 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
24.9% rent
2.2
+9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(11,957)
Black16%(2,366)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(208)
Asian2.3%(347)
Diversity Score42.3%(6,262)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(10,532)
Black20.5%(2,901)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(221)
Asian1.7%(239)
Diversity Score47.6%(6,740)
48
+13%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.3%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−34%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 University Heights, Ohio?

University Heights, Ohio has about 14,146 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in University Heights, Ohio earns about $61,635 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 $137,800, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Ohio?

About 55.3% 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 5.8% of people in University Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, University Heights, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 644 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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