Highland Heights, Ohio

Highland Heights, Ohio
City

Control tower at the Cuyahoga County Airport
Motto: The City with Pride and Promise

Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.

Location of Ohio in the United States
Coordinates: 41°33′4″N 81°21′17″W / 41.55111°N 81.35472°W / 41.55111; -81.35472Coordinates: 41°33′4″N 81°21′17″W / 41.55111°N 81.35472°W / 41.55111; -81.35472
Country United States
State Ohio
County Cuyahoga
Founded 1920
Incorporated 1967
Government
 • Mayor Scott E. Coleman (R)[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
 • Land 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 938 ft (285 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 8,345
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 8,293
 • Density 1,620.4/sq mi (625.6/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 44143
Area code(s) 440
FIPS code 39-35252[5]
GNIS feature ID 1041556[6]
Website HighlandHts.com

Highland Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. Originally part of Mayfield Township, Highland Heights is part of the Greater Cleveland area. As of the 2010 census the city's population was 8,345.

Geography

Highland Heights is located at 41°33′04″N 81°28′17″W / 41.551051°N 81.471273°W / 41.551051; -81.471273 (41.551051, -81.471273).[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.15 square miles (13.34 km2), all land.[2]

Demographics

91.1% spoke English, 3.9% Italian, 1.8% Chinese, 1.2% Russian, and 0.8% spoke German at home.[8]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1930281—
194035626.7%
1950762114.0%
19602,929284.4%
19705,926102.3%
19805,739−3.2%
19906,2498.9%
20008,08229.3%
20108,3453.3%
Est. 20158,396[9]0.6%
Sources:[10][11][12][5][13]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 8,345 people, 3,205 households, and 2,481 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,620.4 inhabitants per square mile (625.6/km2). There were 3,405 housing units at an average density of 661.2 per square mile (255.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White, 1.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 5.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

Of the city's population over the age of 25, 50.9% held a bachelor's degree or higher.[14]

There were 3,205 households of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 35% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 8,082 people, 2,779 households, and 2,309 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,575.0 people per square mile (608.3/km2). There were 2,862 housing units at an average density of 557.8 per square mile (215.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 1.39% African American, 0.01% Native American, 4.60% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 2,779 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $69,750, and the median income for a family was $78,922. Males had a median income of $56,250 versus $33,277 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,184. About 3.1% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

Highland Heights is a part of the Mayfield City School District, along with Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, and Gates Mills.

Highland Heights is home to Mayfield's largest elementary school, Millridge/Millridge School for the Hearing Impaired, and CEVEC (Cuyahoga East Vocational Education Consortium). The local Catholic parish, St. Paschal-Baylon, also runs a preschool-8th grade school.

Current roster of officials

Council

Edwin V. Hargate - At Large
Frank J. Legan - At Large
Chuck Brunello - At Large
Cathy S. Murphy - Ward 1- President
Leo R. Lombardo - Ward 2
Robert J. Mastrangelo - Ward 3
Lisa Marie Stickan - Ward 4
Jean A. Buchak - Clerk

Officials

Scott E. Coleman - Mayor
Anthony L. Ianiro - Director of Finance and Tax Administrator
Timothy G. Paluf - Director of Law
James J. Cook - Police Chief
William R. Turner - Fire Chief
Thomas R. Evans - Service Director
Andrew K. Blackley - City Engineer
Dale R. Grabfelder - Building Commissioner

Notable facts

Surrounding communities

 Willoughby Hills
Richmond Heights Mayfield
   Highland Heights  
Lyndhurst Mayfield Heights

References

  1. ↑ Exner, Rich (16 November 2013). "Democrats outnumber Republicans as mayors in Cuyahoga County, 39-14". Cleveland.com. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. 1 2 3 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ↑ http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=39&place_id=35252&cty_id=
  9. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  11. ↑ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  12. ↑ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  13. ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  14. ↑ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3935252.html
  15. 1 2 "Front Row Theater". Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. 2008-03-19. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
  16. ↑ http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2007/snapshots/PL3935252.html Retrieved 23 July 2007

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