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.

University Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,394

Median Agei

30.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.6%9,319

Black

20.6%2,755

Two or More

3.6%486

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%349

Asian

1.9%257

Other

1.7%228

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%54

High School Diploma

7.1%543

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%174

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%963

Associate's Degree

7%535

Bachelor's Degree

30.3%2,329

Master's Degree

23.8%1,832

Professional Degree

8.7%672

Doctorate

4.6%355

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

67.5%

Graduate+

37.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,700

Median Renti

$1,507

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.7%3,173

Renter-Occupied

32.3%1,513

Total Units

5,007

Homeownership

67.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%36

$50K–$100K

1.4%44

$100K–$150K

5.9%188

$150K–$200K

18.9%600

$200K–$300K

46.4%1,473

$300K–$500K

24%760

$500K–$1M

2%63

$1M+

0.3%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

149

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

141

$1,250–$1,500

414

$1,500–$2,000

469

$2,000+

269

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%15

2000–2009

1.3%65

1990–1999

1.6%80

1980–1989

3.1%157

1970–1979

4.7%235

1960–1969

13.2%659

1950–1959

22.8%1,141

1940–1949

26.5%1,329

1939 or earlier

26.5%1,326

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.8%4,021

Electricity

10.6%498

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%132

No Fuel

0.6%29

Coal

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,971

Mean Household Incomei

$123,996

Per Capita Incomei

$44,523

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

7,026

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%135

$10K–$15K

4%189

$15K–$20K

1.3%61

$20K–$25K

2.7%127

$25K–$30K

2.9%136

$30K–$35K

2.7%125

$35K–$40K

4.7%222

$40K–$45K

1.7%78

$45K–$50K

3.4%161

$50K–$60K

4.1%193

$60K–$75K

10.2%480

$75K–$100K

9.8%460

$100K–$125K

12.1%569

$125K–$150K

10.7%501

$150K–$200K

9.8%461

$200K+

16.8%788

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,520

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,654

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

374(3.7% of civilian adults)