Highland Hills, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 632, Highland Hills's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Highland Hills is a small community located in Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. The total population is 632. It ranks as the 814th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Highland Hills is 51.6 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 5.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Highland Hills is $41,615. This is 42% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.4%. This is 121% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Highland Hills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 32.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Highland Hills is Black or African American, making up 66.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.5%) is well below the state average of 75.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (66.9% vs 12.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.9% vs 4.8%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Highland Hills, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.