Garfield Heights, Ohio
Garfield Heights: City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
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Garfield Heights is a city located in the county of Cuyahoga in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,849 and a population density of 3,957 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,272 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1903.
Quick Facts about Garfield Heights
| Population | 27,272 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Area | 7.29 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4170,-81.6060 |
| Altitude | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1904 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:12:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,741 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Garfield Heights is located at 41°25'1"N 81°36'21"W (41.4170000, -81.6059600).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Garfield Heights decreased by 5.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,849 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,610 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,482 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,412 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,302 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,158 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,005 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,814 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,638 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,448 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,272 | -0.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 65,273 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 66,157 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 67,047 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 66,135 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 56.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 20.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,088 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $108,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,298 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $559 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $904 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,824 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 93,116 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 685,031 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,093,120 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 460,524 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,969 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,438 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,459 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,772 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,039 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,408 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,276 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,300 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 314 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,136 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,135.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.78 |
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People born in Garfield Heights (14)
People born in Garfield Heights, including musician Steve Bartek, writer David J. Skal, Player of football DeJuan Groce, .
More notable people
- Dennis Fryzel (American football player and coach) he was born in 21/02/1942
- James Glenwright Unger (American ice hockey player) he was born in 18/01/1985
- Scott Mruczkowski (Player of American football) he was born in 05/04/1982
- Scott Mutryn (American football player) he was born in 10/09/1975
- Tom Zakrajsek (American figure skater) he was born in 10/12/1963
- Wilma Smith (American news anchor) she was born in 24/07/1946
- William A. Foster (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 17/02/1915
- Carl Jones (American basketball player) he was born in 26/02/1991
- Jerry Schuplinski he was born in 04/04/1977
- Trey Lewis (American basketball player) he was born in 18/10/1992
- Dennis Predovic (American actor and voice actor) he was born in 14/09/1950
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Garfield Heights, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375416 | Remington College-Cleveland Campus | Cleveland (OH) | 44125-1957 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Garfield Heights, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Garfield Heights.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heigh Post Office | Cleveland (OH) | 44125 |
Other cities in Cuyahoga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cuyahoga County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 378,589 | The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area. |
| Parma | 77,558 | The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Lakewood | 49,350 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Euclid | 46,205 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Strongsville | 44,481 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Cleveland Heights | 43,569 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Westlake | 31,907 | City in Ohio, United States |
| North Olmsted | 31,173 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| North Royalton | 29,952 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| Shaker Heights | 26,754 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| Solon | 22,660 | City |
| Maple Heights | 21,863 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| South Euclid | 21,146 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Rocky River | 19,906 | City in Ohio |
| Parma Heights | 19,644 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| Broadview Heights | 19,095 | City in the state of Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Garfield Heights distances to largest Ohio cities