University Heights, OH

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2024 Population

13,394

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

30.5

0.651% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

11.1%

9.39% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$96,971

1.53% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$242,700

7.91% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

6,654

5.52% 1-year decline

About

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.

97.3% of the residents in University Heights, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in University Heights, OH are John Carroll University (953 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in University Heights, OH was $242,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in University Heights, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 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 13.4k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.79% of University Heights, OH residents were born outside of the country (775 people).

In 2024, there were 3.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.32k people) in University Heights, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 427 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2024 Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.3% of University Heights, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in University Heights, OH was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
9.32k ± 573
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.76k ± 425
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
427 ± 217

2.61%

Hispanic Population

349 people

2.61% of the people in University Heights, OH are hispanic (349 people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
66,921 ± 6,333 people
Mexico
46,789 ± 5,300 people
China
32,961 ± 4,451 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

Foreign-Born Population

5.79%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

775 people

5.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

800 people

As of 2024, 5.79% of University Heights, OH residents (775 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University Heights, OH was 5.92%, 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-)
199 ± 106
Gulf War (1990s)
67 ± 67
Vietnam
42 ± 39

University Heights, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.97 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in University Heights, OH.

Health

96.8% of the population of University Heights, OH has health coverage, with 59.1% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.24%

Uninsured

59.1%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Heights, OH grew by 34.3% from 2.41% to 3.24%.

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.

Economy

The economy of University Heights, OH employs 6.65k people. In 2024, the largest industries in University Heights, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,290 people), Educational Services (1,146 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (669 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($115,179), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($99,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,917).

Employment

Occupations

6.65k

2024 Value

± 559

−5.52%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Heights, OH declined at a rate of −5.52%, from 7.04k employees to 6.65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Heights, OH, are Management Occupations (738 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (697 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (616 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.65k

2024 Value

± 559

−5.52%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Heights, OH declined at a rate of −5.52%, from 7.04k employees to 6.65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Heights, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,290 people), Educational Services (1,146 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (669 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

$66,825

Median earning men ± $8,184

$46,819

Median earning women ± $6,140

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($104,132), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,958), and Public Administration ($97,800).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($98,839), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,036), and Public Administration ($68,214).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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.

Education

In 2023, universities in University Heights, OH awarded 953 degrees. The student population of University Heights, OH in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 1,396 male students and 1,377 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University Heights, OH are White (821 and 87.1%), Black or African American (44 and 4.67%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 3.5%), and Asian (21 and 2.23%).

The largest universities in University Heights, OH by number of degrees awarded are John Carroll University (953 and 100%).

The most popular majors in University Heights, OH are General Business Administration & Management (81 and 8.5%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (72 and 7.56%), and General Biological Sciences (69 and 7.24%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $47,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in University Heights, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,773 (50.3% men and 49.7% 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 2023 there were 2,773 students enrolled in University Heights, OH, 50.3% men and 49.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,215 records, of which 49.2% were women and 50.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
72 degrees awarded
General Finance
66 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University Heights, OH was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 72 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

953 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was John Carroll University with 953 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 484 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University Heights, OH, which is 1.03 times more than the 469 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 821 degrees mean that there were 18.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 44 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 ($47,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in University Heights, OH was $242,700 in 2024, which is 0.729 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $224,900 to $242,700, a 7.91% increase. The homeownership rate in University Heights, OH is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in University Heights, OH have an average commute time of 19.2 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.

Housing

Property

$242,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,488

$3,173

Median Property Taxes

±$296

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

67.7%

Homeownership

2024

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.7% of the housing units in University Heights, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$96,971

Median Household Income

± $19,883

4.69k

Number of Households

± 462

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.69k households in University Heights, OH declined from $96,971 from the previous year's value of $98,474.

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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (59.6%)
Worked At Home (25.3%)
Walked (7.12%)

In 2024, 59.6% of workers in University Heights, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.3%) and those who walked to work (7.12%).

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

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University Heights, OH have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.308% 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

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Heights, OH (1.36k out of 12.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

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

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.