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.

Mayfield Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,022

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.3%11,880

Black

20.2%4,049

Two or More

7.8%1,552

Asian

7.7%1,547

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%874

Other

0.4%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%262

High School Diploma

26.3%3,945

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%1,064

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%1,661

Associate's Degree

6%901

Bachelor's Degree

24.6%3,696

Master's Degree

14.7%2,199

Professional Degree

2.9%430

Doctorate

0.8%113

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

42.9%

Graduate+

18.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,200

Median Renti

$1,128

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49%5,062

Renter-Occupied

51%5,272

Total Units

10,615

Homeownership

49%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%152

$50K–$100K

1.7%85

$100K–$150K

14.7%743

$150K–$200K

27.7%1,402

$200K–$300K

39%1,973

$300K–$500K

12.2%617

$500K–$1M

1%53

$1M+

0.7%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

195

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

1,247

$1,000–$1,250

1,876

$1,250–$1,500

1,127

$1,500–$2,000

474

$2,000+

103

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%23

2010–2019

3.6%384

2000–2009

2.3%240

1990–1999

4.1%439

1980–1989

13.9%1,471

1970–1979

10.4%1,102

1960–1969

32%3,397

1950–1959

21.8%2,317

1940–1949

6.2%654

1939 or earlier

5.5%588

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71%7,337

Electricity

24.4%2,520

Other

2.8%291

No Fuel

1.1%115

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%63

Wood

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,524

Mean Household Incomei

$78,387

Per Capita Incomei

$41,257

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

11,570

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%727

$10K–$15K

3.4%350

$15K–$20K

2.1%218

$20K–$25K

6.3%655

$25K–$30K

2.4%249

$30K–$35K

3.7%379

$35K–$40K

5.1%531

$40K–$45K

4.2%436

$45K–$50K

4.3%441

$50K–$60K

6.9%709

$60K–$75K

11.8%1,215

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,477

$100K–$125K

11.1%1,148

$125K–$150K

6.3%652

$150K–$200K

6.8%702

$200K+

4.3%445

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

572

Residentsi

649

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes96% occupied$508/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8545 homes91% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,524/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

83.7%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

16%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

65.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.6% of subsidized households are minority

5.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

94.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,734

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,911

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

626(3.9% of civilian adults)