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
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Garfield Heights covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 4062 people per square mile.
About Garfield Heights, OH
In Garfield Heights, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $100,000. Garfield Heights is a city in Ohio with a population of 29,369.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,006, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 18.1%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $100,000, with typical rent around $1,085.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 15.6%, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.6% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,797 |
| 2011 | 28,610 |
| 2012 | 28,482 |
| 2013 | 28,412 |
| 2014 | 28,302 |
| 2015 | 28,158 |
| 2016 | 28,005 |
| 2017 | 27,814 |
| 2018 | 27,638 |
| 2019 | 27,448 |
| 2020 | 29,729 |
| 2021 | 29,414 |
| 2022 | 29,143 |
| 2023 | 29,032 |
| 2024 | 29,014 |
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% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.