University Heights, OH

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2020 Population

12,908

0.898% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

29.8

2.41% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.9%

6.62% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$80,817

4.61% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$171,300

4.26% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

6,916

0.0867% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, University Heights, OH had a population of 12.9k people with a median age of 29.8 and a median household income of $80,817. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of University Heights, OH declined from 13,025 to 12,908, a −0.898% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,256 to $80,817, a 4.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in University Heights, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), and White (Hispanic) (0.999%).

None of the households in University Heights, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in University Heights, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in University Heights, OH are John Carroll University (940 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in University Heights, OH was $171,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.1%.

Most people in University Heights, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in University Heights, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

University Heights, OH is home to a population of 12.9k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.07% of University Heights, OH residents were born outside of the country (783 people).

In 2020, there were 3.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.02k people) in University Heights, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 366 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of University Heights, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in University Heights, OH was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in University Heights, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Heights, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.02k ± 539
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.98k ± 465
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
366 ± 192

1.75%

Hispanic Population

226 people

1.75% of the people in University Heights, OH are hispanic (226 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in University Heights, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Foreign-Born Population

6.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

783 people

6.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

847 people

As of 2020, 6.07% of University Heights, OH residents (783 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University Heights, OH was 6.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in University Heights, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
118 ± 72
Vietnam
61 ± 42
Gulf War (1990s)
43 ± 63

University Heights, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of University Heights, OH employs 6.92k people. The largest industries in University Heights, OH are Educational Services (1,359 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,248 people), and Retail Trade (615 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($85,531), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,568).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.92k

2020 Value

± 496

−0.0867%

1 Year decline

± 9.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in University Heights, OH declined at a rate of −0.0867%, from 6.92k employees to 6.92k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Heights, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (991 people), Management Occupations (811 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (753 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Heights, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.92k

2020 Value

± 496

−0.0867%

1 Year decline

± 9.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in University Heights, OH declined at a rate of −0.0867%, from 6.92k employees to 6.92k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Heights, OH, are Educational Services (1,359 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,248 people), and Retail Trade (615 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University Heights, OH, though some of these residents may live in University Heights, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,190

Median earning men ± $7,634

$41,096

Median earning women ± $6,804

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,375), Wholesale Trade ($86,656), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($74,821), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,750), and Public Administration ($65,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for University Heights, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in University Heights, OH awarded 940 degrees. The student population of University Heights, OH in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 3,310 male students and 3,032 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University Heights, OH are White (821 and 89.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (34 and 3.69%), Black or African American (24 and 2.61%), and Two or More Races (21 and 2.28%).

The largest universities in University Heights, OH by number of degrees awarded are John Carroll University (940 and 100%).

The most popular majors in University Heights, OH are General Business Administration & Management (80 and 8.51%), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (64 and 6.81%), and General Biological Sciences (62 and 6.6%).

The median tuition cost in University Heights, OH for private four year colleges is $43,740.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in University Heights, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,342 (52.2% men and 47.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,342 students enrolled in University Heights, OH, 52.2% men and 47.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,334 records, of which 47.4% were women and 52.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
64 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
58 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University Heights, OH was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in University Heights, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

John Carroll University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

940 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was John Carroll University with 940 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 425 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University Heights, OH, which is 0.825 times less than the 515 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 821 degrees mean that there were 24.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,774) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2020, 0.598% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.606% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.02M), Some college (2.03M), and Bachelors Degree (1.54M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in University Heights, OH was $171,300 in 2020, which is 0.745 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $164,300 to $171,300, a 4.26% increase. The homeownership rate in University Heights, OH is 63.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in University Heights, OH have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in University Heights, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in University Heights, OH is $80,817. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in University Heights, OH was Census Tract 1871.04 with a value of $106,563, followed by Census Tract 1871.06 and Census Tract 1871.05, with respective values of $77,212 and $75,625.

Housing

Property

$171,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$9,081

$2,821

Median Property Taxes

±$272

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In University Heights, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in University Heights, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.1%

Homeownership

2020

57.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 63.1% of the housing units in University Heights, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in University Heights, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1871.04
Census Tract 1871.06
Census Tract 1871.05

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in University Heights, OH was Census Tract 1871.04 with a value of $106,563, followed by Census Tract 1871.06 and Census Tract 1871.05, with respective values of $77,212 and $75,625.

The following map shows all of the places in University Heights, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,817

Median Household Income

± $12,014

4.47k

Number of Households

± 435

In 2020, the median household income of the 4.47k households in University Heights, OH grew to $80,817 from the previous year's value of $77,256.

The following chart displays the households in University Heights, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for University Heights, OH is from Ohio.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.1%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (9.02%)

In 2020, 69.1% of workers in University Heights, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (9.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University Heights, OH have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.88% of the workforce in University Heights, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in University Heights, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in University Heights, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in University Heights, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Heights, OH (1.33k out of 11.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in University Heights, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.4% of the population of University Heights, OH has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 9.72% on Medicaid, 8.3% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Cuyahoga County, OH see 870 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (887 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 922 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Cuyahoga County, OH.

870 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cuyahoga County, OH

Primary care physicians in Cuyahoga County, OH see an average of 870 patients per year. This represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (887 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cuyahoga County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 31.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.64%

Uninsured

62.6%

Employer Coverage

9.72%

Medicaid

8.3%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Heights, OH declined by 48.6% from 3.19% to 1.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in University Heights, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.