Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Garfield Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,269

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

57.2%16,741

White

29.4%8,610

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%1,988

Two or More

4.1%1,214

Other

2.4%693

Asian

0.1%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%488

High School Diploma

36.7%7,325

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%2,013

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%2,869

Associate's Degree

11.4%2,281

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%1,822

Master's Degree

4.9%978

Professional Degree

0.3%68

Doctorate

0.2%49

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,900

Median Renti

$1,129

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.5%6,993

Renter-Occupied

41.5%4,953

Total Units

13,000

Homeownership

58.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%446

$50K–$100K

33.6%2,348

$100K–$150K

37%2,585

$150K–$200K

13.9%972

$200K–$300K

7.6%528

$300K–$500K

1%72

$500K–$1M

0.3%20

$1M+

0.3%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

662

$750–$1,000

925

$1,000–$1,250

1,150

$1,250–$1,500

1,351

$1,500–$2,000

388

$2,000+

114

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

1.3%163

2000–2009

4.2%545

1990–1999

2%255

1980–1989

1.6%204

1970–1979

10.4%1,351

1960–1969

14.3%1,861

1950–1959

29.7%3,863

1940–1949

12.4%1,607

1939 or earlier

24.2%3,143

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.8%10,366

Electricity

11%1,312

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%182

Other

0.4%49

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Solar

0.1%14

No Fuel

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,593

Mean Household Incomei

$65,130

Per Capita Incomei

$27,666

Poverty Ratei

21.5%

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

14,881

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%568

$10K–$15K

7%839

$15K–$20K

5.3%629

$20K–$25K

4.7%558

$25K–$30K

5.9%702

$30K–$35K

5.6%668

$35K–$40K

4.1%489

$40K–$45K

4.9%588

$45K–$50K

2.6%309

$50K–$60K

9.9%1,178

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,274

$75K–$100K

15.3%1,827

$100K–$125K

8.8%1,053

$125K–$150K

4.4%521

$150K–$200K

5.1%612

$200K+

1.1%131

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,372

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,584

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,355(6% of civilian adults)