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.

Highland Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,623

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.3%7,186

Asian

6.7%578

Two or More

4.5%385

Black

3.8%329

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%111

Other

0.4%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%25

High School Diploma

15.5%981

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%313

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%649

Associate's Degree

6%378

Bachelor's Degree

28.2%1,784

Master's Degree

21.6%1,370

Professional Degree

6.9%438

Doctorate

2.9%184

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

59.6%

Graduate+

31.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$371,400

Median Renti

$1,836

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.8%3,418

Renter-Occupied

4.2%148

Total Units

3,653

Homeownership

95.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%47

$100K–$150K

2.2%74

$150K–$200K

5.2%178

$200K–$300K

26.1%892

$300K–$500K

42.4%1,448

$500K–$1M

22.8%779

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

102

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%104

2000–2009

14.3%523

1990–1999

24.3%887

1980–1989

9.4%342

1970–1979

7.4%269

1960–1969

18.3%669

1950–1959

21.5%787

1940–1949

0.8%31

1939 or earlier

1.1%41

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.8%3,310

Electricity

7%250

No Fuel

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$122,863

Mean Household Incomei

$165,166

Per Capita Incomei

$68,017

Poverty Ratei

3.4%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

4,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%44

$10K–$15K

0.4%15

$15K–$20K

0.2%6

$20K–$25K

2.2%80

$25K–$30K

4.4%158

$30K–$35K

1.7%59

$35K–$40K

1.9%69

$40K–$45K

1.3%48

$45K–$50K

2.4%85

$50K–$60K

3.8%135

$60K–$75K

6.9%246

$75K–$100K

16.9%601

$100K–$125K

8.1%290

$125K–$150K

7.9%282

$150K–$200K

15.8%564

$200K+

24.8%884

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,254

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,265

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

319(4.8% of civilian adults)