Garfield Heights, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Garfield Heights, Ohio is 29,369 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $52,006, the median home value is $100,000, and the median age is 39.0.

The population has grown 0.8% since 2010 (28,797 → 29,014).

29,369

Population

4062

People / sq mi

$52,006

Median Income

$100,000

Median Home Value

Garfield Heights covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 4062 people per square mile.

About Garfield Heights, OH

Garfield Heights is a city in Ohio with a population of 29,369. It ranks #51 among cities in Ohio by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

The median household income in Garfield Heights is $52,006, below the US median of $74,580. 18.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $100,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,085. The homeownership rate of 57.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Garfield Heights reflects 15.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 minutes each way.

Garfield Heights city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Garfield Heights city had a population of 28,797 in 2010 and 29,014 in 2024, a 0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,729 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.

29,014

Population (2024)

28,797

Population (2010)

29,729

Peak (2020)

0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	28,797	-	-	estimate
2011	28,610	-187	-0.65%	estimate
2012	28,482	-128	-0.45%	estimate
2013	28,412	-70	-0.25%	estimate
2014	28,302	-110	-0.39%	estimate
2015	28,158	-144	-0.51%	estimate
2016	28,005	-153	-0.54%	estimate
2017	27,814	-191	-0.68%	estimate
2018	27,638	-176	-0.63%	estimate
2019	27,448	-190	-0.69%	estimate
2020	29,729	+2,281	+8.31%	estimate
2021	29,414	-315	-1.06%	estimate
2022	29,143	-271	-0.92%	estimate
2023	29,032	-111	-0.38%	estimate
2024	29,014	-18	-0.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	34.3%
Black or African American	53.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$52,006

Median Household Income

$26,699

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$100,000

Median Home Value

$1,085

Median Rent

57.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.9%

High School+

15.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

81.4%

Public Transit

6.6%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.2%

Foreign Born

93.6%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

14.6%

With Disability

91.8%

Health Insurance

93.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	28.0%
Manufacturing	11.8%
Retail Trade	8.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	7.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	6.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	6.3%
Construction	6.0%
Information	5.3%
Public Administration	3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

Largest cities in Ohio

Columbus (906,480)Cleveland (367,523)Cincinnati (309,595)Toledo (268,461)Akron (189,526)Dayton (136,741)Parma (80,131)Canton (70,105)Lorain (65,207)Hamilton (63,124)View all Ohio cities →

Largest counties in Ohio

Franklin County (1,321,635)Cuyahoga County (1,249,418)Hamilton County (827,878)Summit County (538,087)Montgomery County (535,528)

Part of Ohio

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Metro areas in Ohio

Cincinnati (2,255,257)Cleveland (2,171,978)Columbus (2,151,847)Dayton (813,608)Akron (699,508)Toledo (602,977)Youngstown (428,430)Canton (400,495)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Garfield Heights, Ohio has a population of 29,369 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest city in Ohio.

The median household income in Garfield Heights, Ohio is $52,006, with 18.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Garfield Heights, Ohio is $100,000, with median monthly rent at $1,085 and a homeownership rate of 57.9%.

The median age in Garfield Heights, Ohio is 39.0 years. The population is 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

The population has grown 0.8% since 2010 (28,797 → 29,014).