University Heights, Ohio
Encyclopedia
University Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
, United States
. It borders Beachwood
to the east, Cleveland Heights
to the west, South Euclid
to the north and Shaker Heights
to the south. The population was 13,539 as of the 2010 Census. University Heights is nicknamed the "City of Beautiful Homes."
moved into the area. John Carroll attracted massive growth and University Heights soon became recognized as a city in 1940.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 14,146 people, 5,163 households, and 3,319 families residing in the city. The population density
was 7,713.6 people per square mile (2,984.6/km²). There were 5,350 housing units at an average density of 2,917.3 per square mile (1,128.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.43% White, 20.61% African American, 0.10% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races
, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population. Ancestries include German
(16.1%), Irish
(15.8%), Italian
(10.4%), Polish
(8.6%), Russian
(6.2%), and English
(5.5%).
There were 5,163 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples
living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 18.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $61,635, and the median income for a family was $75,424. Males had a median income of $50,034 versus $39,694 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $26,949. About 2.1% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
. Four of the district's eleven campuses are located in University Heights. They are Wiley Middle School, Gearity Professional Development School, Bellefaire School, and the Early Childhood Center.
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the most populous county in Ohio; as of the 2010 census, the population was 1,280,122. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It borders Beachwood
Beachwood, Ohio
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to the east, Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Cleveland Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Cleveland. The city's population was 46,121 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Cleveland Heights is located at ....
to the west, South Euclid
South Euclid, Ohio
South Euclid is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland.-Geography:Acting almost as a central point for the east side of Cleveland, South Euclid is bordered by Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Beachwood, Lyndhurst, Richmond Heights,...
to the north and Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city population was 28,448. It is an inner-ring streetcar suburb of Cleveland that abuts the city on its eastern side.-Topography:Shaker Heights is located at...
to the south. The population was 13,539 as of the 2010 Census. University Heights is nicknamed the "City of Beautiful Homes."
History
Originally part of the Warrensville Township, University Heights was incorporated as Idlewood Village in 1908. It adopted its present name in 1925 when John Carroll UniversityJohn Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, co-educational Jesuit Catholic university in University Heights, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Cleveland. The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus as Saint Ignatius College.The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus, as...
moved into the area. John Carroll attracted massive growth and University Heights soon became recognized as a city in 1940.
Geography
University Heights is located at 41°29′42"N 81°32′13"W (41.495019, -81.536864).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 14,146 people, 5,163 households, and 3,319 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 7,713.6 people per square mile (2,984.6/km²). There were 5,350 housing units at an average density of 2,917.3 per square mile (1,128.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.43% White, 20.61% African American, 0.10% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population. Ancestries include German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
(16.1%), Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
(15.8%), Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
(10.4%), Polish
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
(8.6%), Russian
Russians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
(6.2%), and English
English people
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(5.5%).
There were 5,163 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 18.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $61,635, and the median income for a family was $75,424. Males had a median income of $50,034 versus $39,694 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $26,949. About 2.1% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools
Public education in the city of University Heights is provided by the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School DistrictCleveland Heights-University Heights City School District
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is a public school district based in University Heights, Ohio, United States.The district enrolls approximately 6,500 students and covers most of Cleveland Heights, all of University Heights, and a small portion of South...
. Four of the district's eleven campuses are located in University Heights. They are Wiley Middle School, Gearity Professional Development School, Bellefaire School, and the Early Childhood Center.
External links
- University Heights (official website)