Demographics & People — Shaker Heights, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,004 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 13,029 |
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| Family Households | 7,396 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5408 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,146 |
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| Black or African American | 9,674 |
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| Asian | 1,147 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 891 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 11,225 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,934 |
| German | 3,695 |
| Irish | 2,915 |
| English | 2,771 |
| Italian | 1,727 |
| Polish | 1,429 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,002 |
| American | 881 |
| European | 865 |
Language
| English Only | 24,016 |
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| Spanish | 979 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,057 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,264 |
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| Population 18+ | 22,493 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shaker Heights, Ohio.
