Shaker Heights, OH

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Shaker Heights Overview

29,157
TOTAL POPULATION
13,373
MALE POPULATION
15,784
FEMALE POPULATION
84.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$69,086
PER CAPITA INCOME
$128,048
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$96,494
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,637
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,461
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Shaker Heights Area Codes

Race in Shaker Heights

The most populous races in Shaker Heights are White / Caucasian (15,821 | 54.3%), Black / African American (10,379 | 35.6%), and Two or more Races (1,369 | 4.7%).
Race in Shaker Heights
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0073.5%
Black / African American10,37935.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,0023.4%
Native / Alaskan300.1%
White / Caucasian15,82154.3%
Two or more Races1,3694.7%
Some other Race5511.9%
Total29,157100.0%

Ancestry in Shaker Heights

The most populous ancestries reported in Shaker Heights are German (3,695 | 12.7%), Irish (2,915 | 10.0%), English (2,771 | 9.5%), Italian (1,727 | 5.9%), and Polish (1,429 | 4.9%), together accounting for 43.0% of all Shaker Heights residents.
Ancestry in Shaker Heights
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2140.7%
Albanian370.1%
American8813.0%
Arab2520.9%
Argentinean150.1%
Armenian100.0%
Austrian1460.5%
Bahamian60.0%
Belgian250.1%
Belizean170.1%
Bhutanese1590.5%
Blackfeet210.1%
Bolivian90.0%
British1710.6%
Bulgarian450.2%
Burmese1100.4%
Cajun60.0%
Canadian760.3%
Cape Verdean310.1%
Carpatho Rusyn210.1%
Central American800.3%
Central American Indian70.0%
Cherokee940.3%
Chickasaw150.1%
Chilean1410.5%
Choctaw330.1%
Colombian80.0%
Croatian1100.4%
Cuban70.0%
Czech2190.7%
Czechoslovakian270.1%
Danish1220.4%
Dominican370.1%
Dutch2460.8%
Eastern European4971.7%
Ecuadorian1000.3%
Egyptian90.0%
English2,7719.5%
Estonian150.1%
European8653.0%
Filipino30.0%
Finnish340.1%
French4741.6%
French Canadian1670.6%
German3,69512.7%
Greek1260.4%
Guatemalan100.0%
Guyanese500.2%
Haitian100.0%
Hungarian3731.3%
Indian (Asian)3601.2%
Indonesian270.1%
Iranian570.2%
Iraqi130.0%
Irish2,91510.0%
Israeli210.1%
Italian1,7275.9%
Jamaican740.3%
Korean1000.3%
Lebanese570.2%
Liberian460.2%
Lithuanian1530.5%
Lumbee700.2%
Luxembourger50.0%
Macedonian60.0%
Mexican3711.3%
Moroccan200.1%
New Zealander270.1%
Nigerian750.3%
Northern European1100.4%
Norwegian720.3%
Pakistani520.2%
Pennsylvania German160.1%
Peruvian90.0%
Polish1,4294.9%
Portuguese520.2%
Potawatomi70.0%
Puerto Rican640.2%
Romanian2240.8%
Russian6542.2%
Salvadoran700.2%
Samoan70.0%
Scandinavian40.0%
Scotch-Irish1840.6%
Scottish5211.8%
Seminole600.2%
Serbian470.2%
Sioux50.0%
Slavic40.0%
Slovak1760.6%
Slovene1330.5%
South African60.0%
South American2821.0%
South American Indian270.1%
Spaniard160.1%
Spanish320.1%
Subsaharan African3641.3%
Swedish4341.5%
Swiss570.2%
Taiwanese220.1%
Thai6272.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian500.2%
Ukrainian1030.4%
Welsh1710.6%
West Indian50.0%
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Immigrants in Shaker Heights

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Shaker Heights came from Asia (848 | 2.9%), Europe (600 | 2.1%), Latin America (483 | 1.7%), Eastern Asia (347 | 1.2%), and Africa (329 | 1.1%), together accounting for 8.9% of all Shaker Heights residents.
Immigrants in Shaker Heights
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3291.1%
Albania130.0%
Argentina1180.4%
Asia8482.9%
Belize80.0%
Brazil570.2%
Bulgaria210.1%
Canada1380.5%
Caribbean620.2%
Central America2190.7%
Chile190.1%
China2971.0%
Colombia80.0%
Czechoslovakia180.1%
Denmark240.1%
Eastern Africa1140.4%
Eastern Asia3471.2%
Eastern Europe2841.0%
El Salvador640.2%
England670.2%
Europe6002.1%
France1070.4%
Germany480.2%
Guatemala100.0%
Hong Kong140.1%
Hungary330.1%
India2180.7%
Iran120.0%
Israel1510.5%
Italy100.0%
Jamaica620.2%
Japan340.1%
Kenya990.3%
Korea160.1%
Latin America4831.7%
Lebanon100.0%
Liberia180.1%
Mexico1370.5%
Moldova90.0%
Morocco100.0%
Nepal150.1%
Netherlands100.0%
Nigeria170.1%
Northern Africa540.2%
Northern Europe1220.4%
Philippines50.0%
Poland530.2%
Romania730.3%
Russia220.1%
Serbia70.0%
South Africa500.2%
South America2020.7%
South Central Asia2450.8%
South Eastern Asia340.1%
Southern Europe100.0%
Sweden120.0%
Syria120.0%
Taiwan300.1%
Thailand190.1%
Western Africa1110.4%
Western Asia2220.8%
Western Europe1650.6%
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Sex and Age in Shaker Heights

Sex and Age in Shaker Heights

The most populous age groups in Shaker Heights are 30 to 34 Years (1,036 | 7.7%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,268 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,023 (7.6%)814 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years749 (5.6%)821 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years882 (6.6%)1,074 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years948 (7.1%)864 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years495 (3.7%)1,062 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years671 (5.0%)688 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,036 (7.7%)823 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years955 (7.1%)1,268 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years717 (5.4%)1,003 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years866 (6.5%)919 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,027 (7.7%)973 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years646 (4.8%)868 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years768 (5.7%)929 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years743 (5.6%)1,101 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years764 (5.7%)711 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years531 (4.0%)715 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years269 (2.0%)370 (2.3%)
85 Years and over283 (2.1%)781 (5.0%)
Total13,373 (100.0%)15,784 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Shaker Heights

Median Family Size in Shaker Heights

The median family size in Shaker Heights is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,442 | 72.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (443 | 5.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Shaker Heights
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,442 (72.5%)3.09
Single Male/Father443 (5.9%)2.33
Single Female/Mother1,621 (21.6%)3.00
Total Families7,506 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Shaker Heights

The median household size in Shaker Heights is 2.26 persons per household, with married-couple households (5,442 | 42.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (5,320 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Shaker Heights
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,442 (42.4%)3.10
Single Male/Father443 (3.5%)2.33
Single Female/Mother1,621 (12.6%)3.08
Non-family5,320 (41.5%)1.14
Total Households12,826 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Shaker Heights

Out of a total of 12,826 households in Shaker Heights, 7,506 (58.5%) are family households, while 5,320 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,616, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,626.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Shaker Heights
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,626 (36.1%)
2-Person Households3,616 (28.2%)658 (5.1%)
3-Person Households1,594 (12.4%)22 (0.2%)
4-Person Households1,541 (12.0%)14 (0.1%)
5-Person Households607 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households129 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,506 (58.5%)5,320 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Shaker Heights

Fertility by Age in Shaker Heights

Average fertility rate in Shaker Heights is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 52.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years159 (52.0%)62.0
35 to 50 years147 (48.0%)42.0
Total306 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shaker Heights

91.5% of women with births (306) in Shaker Heights are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shaker Heights
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years121 (82.3%)26 (17.7%)
Total280 (91.5%)26 (8.5%)

Fertility by Education in Shaker Heights

Average fertility rate in Shaker Heights is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 52.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Shaker Heights
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (1.0%)4.0
High School Diploma5 (1.6%)6.0
College or Associate's Degree39 (12.8%)27.0
Bachelor's Degree99 (32.4%)56.0
Graduate Degree160 (52.3%)75.0
Total306 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shaker Heights

8.5% of women with births in Shaker Heights are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 26.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shaker Heights
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree73 (73.7%)26 (26.3%)
Graduate Degree160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (91.5%)26 (8.5%)

Income in Shaker Heights

Income Overview in Shaker Heights

Per Capita Income in Shaker Heights is $69,086, while median incomes of families and households are $128,048 and $96,494 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income29,157$69,086
Median Family Income7,506$128,048
Mean Family Income7,506$200,382
Median Household Income12,826$96,494
Mean Household Income12,826$157,024
Income Deficit7,506$8,637
Wage / Income Gap (%)29,15741.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)29,15758.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index29,1570.54

Earnings by Sex in Shaker Heights

Average Earnings in Shaker Heights are $60,295, $77,599 for men and $45,536 for women, a difference of 41.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Shaker Heights
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,749 (48.8%)$77,599
Female8,144 (51.2%)$45,536
Total15,893 (100.0%)$60,295

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shaker Heights

The most common earnings brackets in Shaker Heights are $100,000+ for men (3,000 | 38.7%) and $100,000+ for women (1,404 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shaker Heights
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less324 (4.2%)367 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999150 (1.9%)311 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49957 (0.7%)280 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99973 (0.9%)232 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499183 (2.4%)358 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999143 (1.8%)181 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499179 (2.3%)191 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99952 (0.7%)285 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49989 (1.1%)74 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99975 (1.0%)150 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999388 (5.0%)357 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999154 (2.0%)438 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999244 (3.2%)390 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999116 (1.5%)419 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999163 (2.1%)282 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999175 (2.3%)290 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999622 (8.0%)587 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999552 (7.1%)582 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,010 (13.0%)966 (11.9%)
$100,000+3,000 (38.7%)1,404 (17.2%)
Total7,749 (100.0%)8,144 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shaker Heights

Average earnings in Shaker Heights are $86,615 for men and $55,777 for women, a difference of 35.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $119,745, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,857. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,241, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,786.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shaker Heights
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,000$23,786
High School Diploma$32,857$30,771
College or Associate's Degree$57,669$36,451
Bachelor's Degree$79,755$51,438
Graduate Degree$119,745$75,241
Total$86,615$55,777

Family Income in Shaker Heights

Family Income Brackets in Shaker Heights

According to the Shaker Heights family income data, there are 2,387 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 113 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Shaker Heights
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001131.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991351.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992783.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992032.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994506.0%
$50,000 to $74,9997219.6%
$75,000 to $99,99984811.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,46419.5%
$150,000 to $199,99990812.1%
$200,000+2,38731.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shaker Heights

5-person families (597 | 8.0%) account for the highest median family income in Shaker Heights with $181,125 per family, while 2-person families (3,678 | 49.0%) have the highest median income of $52,120 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shaker Heights
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,678 (49.0%)$104,241
3-Person Families1,595 (21.2%)$119,583
4-Person Families1,517 (20.2%)$168,405
5-Person Families597 (8.0%)$181,125
6-Person Families100 (1.3%)$114,015
7+ Person Families19 (0.3%)$0
Total7,506 (100.0%)$128,048

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shaker Heights

The median family income in Shaker Heights is $128,048, with families comprising 3+ earners (549) having the highest median family income of $201,780, while families with 1 earner (2,359) have the lowest median family income of $88,368, accounting for 7.3% and 31.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Shaker Heights
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners988 (13.2%)$95,469
1 Earner2,359 (31.4%)$88,368
2 Earners3,610 (48.1%)$169,792
3+ Earners549 (7.3%)$201,780
Total7,506 (100.0%)$128,048

Household Income in Shaker Heights

Household Income Brackets in Shaker Heights

With 2,937 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Shaker Heights, accounting for 22.9% of all households. In contrast, only 295 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Shaker Heights
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005394.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992952.3%
$15,000 to $24,9996805.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998856.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1038.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991,93715.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,1809.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992,03915.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,2319.6%
$200,000+2,93722.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Shaker Heights

The median household income in Shaker Heights is $96,494, with the highest median household income of $130,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,238 households (33.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,389, with 379 households (2.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Shaker Heights
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years379 (2.9%)$50,389
25 to 44 Years3,883 (30.3%)$94,967
45 to 64 Years4,238 (33.0%)$130,000
65+ Years4,326 (33.7%)$77,244
Total12,826 (100.0%)$96,494

Poverty in Shaker Heights

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaker Heights

With 6.9% poverty level for males and 9.6% for females among the residents of Shaker Heights, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 31 males (16.4%) and 56 females (24.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (6.9%)44 (5.4%)
5 Years21 (14.2%)26 (14.5%)
6 to 11 Years126 (12.9%)74 (7.5%)
12 to 14 Years44 (9.1%)63 (8.6%)
15 Years31 (16.4%)56 (24.1%)
16 and 17 Years59 (14.5%)47 (12.1%)
18 to 24 Years99 (12.1%)254 (19.7%)
25 to 34 Years42 (2.5%)149 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years108 (6.5%)162 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years87 (4.6%)262 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years84 (5.9%)166 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years105 (7.0%)59 (3.3%)
75 Years and over43 (4.0%)151 (8.2%)
Total920 (6.9%)1,513 (9.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaker Heights

According to the poverty statistics in Shaker Heights, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.5% of males and 96.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years952 (93.1%)770 (94.6%)
5 Years127 (85.8%)153 (85.5%)
6 to 11 Years852 (87.1%)912 (92.5%)
12 to 14 Years439 (90.9%)667 (91.4%)
15 Years158 (83.6%)176 (75.9%)
16 and 17 Years348 (85.5%)341 (87.9%)
18 to 24 Years720 (87.9%)1,034 (80.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,665 (97.5%)1,362 (90.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,562 (93.5%)2,103 (92.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,806 (95.4%)1,611 (86.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,330 (94.1%)1,631 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,402 (93.0%)1,743 (96.7%)
75 Years and over1,028 (96.0%)1,683 (91.8%)
Total12,389 (93.1%)14,186 (90.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shaker Heights

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Shaker Heights show that 3.2% or 174 of the total 5,442 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.2%, comprising of 51 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.7%, which includes 13 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shaker Heights
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,899 (96.3%)110 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,918 (99.3%)13 (0.7%)
3 or 4 Children451 (89.8%)51 (10.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,268 (96.8%)174 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shaker Heights

According to the poverty data in Shaker Heights, 6.3% or 28 single-father households and 16.0% or 260 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (31.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shaker Heights
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)85 (11.0%)
1 or 2 Children25 (21.5%)137 (18.8%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)38 (31.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (6.3%)260 (16.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shaker Heights

The poverty data for Shaker Heights shows that 174 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 288 of the single-parent households (14.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (10.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 household (32.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shaker Heights
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children110 (3.7%)85 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children13 (0.7%)162 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children51 (10.2%)41 (32.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (3.2%)288 (14.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Shaker Heights

Employment by Class of Employer in Shaker Heights

Among the 14,326 employed individuals in Shaker Heights, private company employees (7,253 | 50.6%), not-for-profit organizations (3,694 | 25.8%), and local government employees (1,331 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Shaker Heights
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,25350.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5814.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5924.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,69425.8%
Local Government Employees1,3319.3%
State Government Employees4273.0%
Federal Government Employees4343.0%
Unpaid Family Workers140.1%
Total14,326100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Shaker Heights

According to the labor force statistics for Shaker Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (23,355), 66.2% or 15,461 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 789 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.9% or 1,634 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.4% or 81 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years527 (38.4%)81 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,213 (77.9%)73 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,127 (82.9%)83 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,634 (87.9%)131 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,375 (85.6%)17 (0.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,278 (86.6%)193 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,226 (81.0%)50 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,169 (68.9%)92 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,497 (45.1%)52 (3.5%)
75 Years and over407 (13.8%)21 (5.2%)
Total15,461 (66.2%)789 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shaker Heights

According to labor force statistics for Shaker Heights, 83.4% of individuals (11,807) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,157) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 567 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.4% or 8,964 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 32.9% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shaker Heights
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School73 (37.2%)64 (32.9%)
High School Diploma569 (49.4%)113 (9.8%)
College / Associate Degree2,204 (86.3%)276 (10.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,964 (87.4%)287 (2.8%)
Total11,807 (83.4%)680 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Shaker Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shaker Heights are Community & Social Service (3,044 | 20.8%), Management (2,303 | 15.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,147 | 14.7%), Health Technologists (1,803 | 12.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,510 | 10.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Shaker Heights

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shaker Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (86.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (74.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (64.3%), Education Instruction & Library (57.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (57.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Shaker Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,264 (54.9%)1,039 (45.1%)
Business & Financial587 (48.7%)617 (51.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science952 (76.0%)301 (24.0%)
Computers & Mathematics606 (86.0%)99 (14.0%)
Architecture & Engineering176 (74.0%)62 (26.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science170 (54.8%)140 (45.2%)
Community & Social Service 1,383 (45.4%)1,661 (54.6%)
Education, Arts & Media179 (35.7%)322 (64.3%)
Legal Services & Support382 (62.9%)225 (37.1%)
Education Instruction & Library640 (42.4%)870 (57.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment182 (42.7%)244 (57.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating918 (42.8%)1,229 (57.2%)
Health Technologists872 (48.4%)931 (51.6%)
Total (Category)5,104 (51.3%)4,847 (48.7%)
Total (Overall)7,163 (49.0%)7,455 (51.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Shaker Heights are Food Preparation & Serving (703 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (422 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (235 | 1.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (140 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (115 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Shaker Heights

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Shaker Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.8%), Security & Protection (87.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (84.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (70.7%), and Personal Care & Service (70.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Shaker Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support33 (14.0%)202 (86.0%)
Security & Protection101 (87.8%)14 (12.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention42 (84.0%)8 (16.0%)
Law Enforcement59 (90.8%)6 (9.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving268 (38.1%)435 (61.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance41 (29.3%)99 (70.7%)
Personal Care & Service126 (29.9%)296 (70.1%)
Total (Category)569 (35.2%)1,046 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)7,163 (49.0%)7,455 (51.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Shaker Heights are Office & Administration (1,185 | 8.1%), and Sales & Related (811 | 5.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Shaker Heights

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Shaker Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related497 (61.3%)314 (38.7%)
Office & Administration253 (21.3%)932 (78.6%)
Total (Category)750 (37.6%)1,246 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)7,163 (49.0%)7,455 (51.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Shaker Heights are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (116 | 0.8%), Construction & Extraction (114 | 0.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Shaker Heights

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Shaker Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction100 (87.7%)14 (12.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair99 (85.3%)17 (14.7%)
Total (Category)199 (81.2%)46 (18.8%)
Total (Overall)7,163 (49.0%)7,455 (51.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Shaker Heights are Transportation (352 | 2.4%), Production (247 | 1.7%), and Material Moving (212 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Shaker Heights

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Shaker Heights
OccupationMaleFemale
Production214 (86.6%)33 (13.4%)
Transportation263 (74.7%)89 (25.3%)
Material Moving64 (30.2%)148 (69.8%)
Total (Category)541 (66.7%)270 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)7,163 (49.0%)7,455 (51.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Shaker Heights

Employment Industries in Shaker Heights

The major employment industries in Shaker Heights include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,906 | 26.7%), Educational Services (1,850 | 12.7%), Professional & Scientific (1,749 | 12.0%), Manufacturing (1,027 | 7.0%), and Retail Trade (930 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Shaker Heights

Employment Industries by Sex in Shaker Heights

The Shaker Heights industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.8%), Manufacturing (73.4%), and Wholesale Trade (72.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (70.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (67.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (60.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Shaker Heights
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction217 (94.8%)12 (5.2%)
Manufacturing754 (73.4%)273 (26.6%)
Wholesale Trade192 (72.5%)73 (27.6%)
Retail Trade452 (48.6%)478 (51.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing319 (72.3%)122 (27.7%)
Utilities36 (30.0%)84 (70.0%)
Information108 (58.4%)77 (41.6%)
Finance & Insurance583 (68.9%)263 (31.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing154 (55.6%)123 (44.4%)
Professional & Scientific989 (56.6%)760 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management15 (44.1%)19 (55.9%)
Administrative & Support75 (54.7%)62 (45.3%)
Educational Services741 (40.1%)1,109 (60.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,279 (32.7%)2,627 (67.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation225 (49.0%)234 (51.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services342 (39.3%)529 (60.7%)
Public Administration378 (56.2%)295 (43.8%)
Total7,163 (49.0%)7,455 (51.0%)

Education in Shaker Heights

School Enrollment in Shaker Heights

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,107 students in Shaker Heights are high school (1,593 | 22.4%), middle school (1,575 | 22.2%), and elementary school (1,240 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Shaker Heights
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6579.2%
Kindergarten3535.0%
Elementary School1,24017.4%
Middle School1,57522.2%
High School1,59322.4%
College / Undergraduate1,03614.6%
Graduate / Professional6539.2%
Total7,107100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shaker Heights

Out of a total of 7,107 students who are enrolled in schools in Shaker Heights, 2,047 (28.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,060 (71.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 355 (70.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,035 (83.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shaker Heights
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds149 (29.6%)355 (70.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,165 (75.2%)385 (24.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,462 (75.5%)474 (24.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,035 (83.5%)205 (16.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds261 (77.2%)77 (22.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds408 (60.8%)263 (39.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds252 (58.9%)176 (41.1%)
35 Years and over327 (74.3%)113 (25.7%)
Total5,060 (71.2%)2,047 (28.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shaker Heights

Business (2,024 | 12.6%), social sciences (1,851 | 11.6%), science & technology (1,315 | 8.2%), education (1,309 | 8.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,256 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 16,019 individuals in Shaker Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shaker Heights
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6293.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,2567.8%
Physical & Health Sciences8615.4%
Psychology1,0526.6%
Social Sciences1,85111.6%
Engineering9085.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies780.5%
Science & Technology1,3158.2%
Business2,02412.6%
Education1,3098.2%
Literature & Languages1,0876.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,0716.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,0206.4%
Communications8535.3%
Arts & Humanities7054.4%
Total16,019100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Shaker Heights

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shaker Heights

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Shaker Heights are males with 2 vehicles (4,116, accounting for 58.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,630, making up 56.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shaker Heights
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle269 (3.8%)484 (6.7%)
1 Vehicle1,581 (22.4%)2,251 (31.0%)
2 Vehicles4,116 (58.3%)3,630 (50.0%)
3 Vehicles897 (12.7%)697 (9.6%)
4 Vehicles128 (1.8%)169 (2.3%)
5 or more Vehicles68 (1.0%)34 (0.5%)
Total7,059 (100.0%)7,265 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Shaker Heights

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Shaker Heights are 20 to 24 minutes (2,471 commuters, 20.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,870 commuters, 15.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,671 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Shaker Heights
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1731.5%
5 to 9 Minutes8877.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1,60813.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,87015.6%
20 to 24 Minutes2,47120.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,1829.9%
30 to 34 Minutes1,67114.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4423.7%
40 to 44 Minutes4794.0%
45 to 59 Minutes7216.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3973.3%
90 or more Minutes530.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Shaker Heights

The most common commute times in Shaker Heights are 20 to 24 minutes (1,204 commuters, 20.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,267 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Shaker Heights
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes83 (1.4%)90 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes380 (6.3%)507 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes726 (12.0%)882 (14.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes698 (11.6%)1,172 (19.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,204 (20.0%)1,267 (21.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes795 (13.2%)387 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,083 (18.0%)588 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes242 (4.0%)200 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes260 (4.3%)219 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes414 (6.9%)307 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes118 (2.0%)279 (4.7%)
90 or more Minutes25 (0.4%)28 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shaker Heights

The most frequent times of departure to work in Shaker Heights are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (983, 16.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,118, 18.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shaker Heights
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM186 (3.1%)119 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM100 (1.7%)24 (0.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM202 (3.4%)13 (0.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM400 (6.6%)281 (4.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM510 (8.5%)362 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM854 (14.2%)695 (11.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM864 (14.3%)936 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM983 (16.3%)1,118 (18.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM533 (8.8%)494 (8.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM404 (6.7%)868 (14.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM376 (6.2%)214 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM53 (0.9%)113 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM144 (2.4%)363 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM419 (7.0%)326 (5.5%)
Total6,028 (100.0%)5,926 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Shaker Heights

Occupancy by Ownership in Shaker Heights

Of the total 12,826 dwellings in Shaker Heights, owner-occupied units account for 7,634 (59.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,192 (40.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Shaker Heights
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,63459.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,19240.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units12,826100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Shaker Heights

Occupancy by Household Size in Shaker Heights
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,62636.1%
2-Person Household4,27433.3%
3-Person Household1,61612.6%
4+ Person Household2,31018.0%
Total Housing Units12,826100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shaker Heights

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shaker Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,727 (37.3%)2,899 (62.7%)
2-Person Household2,854 (66.8%)1,420 (33.2%)
3-Person Household1,284 (79.5%)332 (20.5%)
4+ Person Household1,769 (76.6%)541 (23.4%)
Total Housing Units7,634 (59.5%)5,192 (40.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shaker Heights

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shaker Heights
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School172 (57.3%)128 (42.7%)
High School Diploma159 (20.7%)610 (79.3%)
College/Associate Degree937 (35.6%)1,692 (64.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,366 (69.7%)2,762 (30.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shaker Heights

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shaker Heights
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,96115.3%
35 to 44 Years2,30117.9%
45 to 54 Years2,40818.8%
55 to 64 Years1,83014.3%
65 to 74 Years2,21317.2%
75 to 84 Years1,33510.4%
85 Years and Over7786.1%
Total12,826100.0%

Housing Finances in Shaker Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Shaker Heights

Median Income by Occupancy in Shaker Heights
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,634 (59.5%)$145,206
Renter-Occupied5,192 (40.5%)$50,194
Average12,826 (100.0%)$96,494

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shaker Heights

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shaker Heights
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00096 (1.3%)262 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99941 (0.5%)143 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99946 (0.6%)254 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99968 (0.9%)218 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999150 (2.0%)240 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999195 (2.5%)688 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999324 (4.2%)779 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999830 (10.9%)1,102 (21.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999672 (8.8%)510 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,576 (20.6%)461 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more3,636 (47.6%)535 (10.3%)
Total7,634 (100.0%)5,192 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shaker Heights

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shaker Heights
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30053 (0.7%)120 (2.3%)
$300 to $49988 (1.1%)285 (5.5%)
$500 to $799525 (6.9%)447 (8.6%)
$800 to $999583 (7.6%)1,074 (20.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,568 (20.5%)2,189 (42.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,308 (17.1%)638 (12.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,170 (15.3%)237 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999833 (10.9%)33 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more1,506 (19.7%)70 (1.3%)
Total7,634 (100.0%)5,192 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Shaker Heights

Housing Structures in Shaker Heights

Housing Structures in Shaker Heights
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,09955.3%
Single Unit, Attached4793.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,0238.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2001.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7545.9%
10 or more Apartments3,27125.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total12,826100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shaker Heights

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shaker Heights
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,458 (91.0%)641 (9.0%)
Single Unit, Attached323 (67.4%)156 (32.6%)
2 Unit Apartments354 (34.6%)669 (65.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18 (9.0%)182 (91.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments60 (8.0%)694 (92.0%)
10 or more Apartments421 (12.9%)2,850 (87.1%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,634 (59.5%)5,192 (40.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shaker Heights

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shaker Heights
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)279 (5.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (0.4%)763 (14.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms737 (9.7%)2,665 (51.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,542 (20.2%)1,073 (20.7%)
8 or more Rooms5,326 (69.8%)412 (7.9%)
Total7,634 (100.0%)5,192 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shaker Heights

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shaker Heights
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,007 (91.8%)3,173 (61.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas104 (1.4%)6 (0.1%)
Electricity492 (6.4%)1,522 (29.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6 (0.1%)16 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (0.1%)286 (5.5%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.2%)189 (3.6%)
Total7,634 (100.0%)5,192 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Shaker Heights

Household Vehicle Usage in Shaker Heights
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle98 (1.3%)1,010 (19.5%)
1 Vehicle2,275 (29.8%)3,105 (59.8%)
2 Vehicles4,247 (55.6%)982 (18.9%)
3 or more Vehicles1,014 (13.3%)95 (1.8%)
Total7,634 (100.0%)5,192 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Shaker Heights

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Shaker Heights

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,7524,882
Median Property Value$247,900$281,500
Median Household Income$113,125$2,533
Monthly Housing Costs$1,246$1,397
Real Estate Taxes$8,703$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shaker Heights

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shaker Heights
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000195 (7.1%)80 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999215 (7.8%)257 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,166 (42.4%)2,330 (47.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999649 (23.6%)1,372 (28.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999392 (14.2%)586 (12.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99994 (3.4%)197 (4.0%)
$1,000,000 or more41 (1.5%)60 (1.2%)
Total2,752 (100.0%)4,882 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shaker Heights

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shaker Heights
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00074 (2.7%)123 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999102 (3.7%)63 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999160 (5.8%)162 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99999 (3.6%)35 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999431 (15.7%)225 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999247 (9.0%)399 (8.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999536 (19.5%)425 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more1,103 (40.1%)1,040 (21.3%)
Total2,752 (100.0%)4,882 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shaker Heights

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shaker Heights
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,566 (56.9%)154,063 (3,155.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x439 (16.0%)2,919 (59.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x231 (8.4%)938 (19.2%)
4.0x or more497 (18.1%)432 (8.8%)
Total2,752 (100.0%)4,882 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shaker Heights

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shaker Heights
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800111 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49983 (3.0%)157 (3.2%)
$800 to $1,4992,524 (91.7%)100 (2.1%)
Total2,752 (100.0%)4,882 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Shaker Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaker Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,146 (99.2%)18 (0.8%)
6 to 18 Years4,613 (98.3%)82 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,938 (95.9%)83 (4.1%)
26 to 34 Years2,890 (95.8%)128 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,850 (97.8%)85 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,597 (96.7%)123 (3.3%)
55 to 64 Years3,121 (97.2%)90 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,288 (99.4%)21 (0.6%)
75 Years and older2,885 (99.3%)20 (0.7%)
Total28,328 (97.8%)650 (2.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shaker Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shaker Heights
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,146 (99.2%)18 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,613 (98.3%)82 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,938 (95.9%)83 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shaker Heights

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shaker Heights
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,390 (96.3%)92 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,065 (95.3%)150 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,325 (96.0%)139 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,811 (97.6%)70 (2.4%)
$100,000 and over16,696 (98.8%)198 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaker Heights

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6246 (11.4%)1,914 (88.4%)
6 to 18 Years894 (19.0%)3,838 (81.8%)
19 to 25 Years613 (30.3%)1,477 (73.1%)
25 to 34 Years541 (17.9%)2,385 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years482 (12.2%)3,398 (86.4%)
45 to 54 Years317 (8.5%)3,303 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years443 (13.8%)2,751 (85.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,847 (86.0%)2,065 (62.4%)
75 Years and over2,852 (98.2%)1,617 (55.7%)
Total9,235 (31.9%)22,748 (78.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shaker Heights

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shaker Heights
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years106 (4.8%)119 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years276 (10.9%)326 (11.7%)
35 to 64 Years351 (7.1%)577 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years155 (10.3%)175 (9.7%)
75 Years and over413 (38.6%)623 (34.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Shaker Heights

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Shaker Heights: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.5%)21 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years119 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years69 (1.4%)18 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years45 (3.0%)49 (2.7%)
75 Years and over135 (12.6%)228 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Shaker Heights: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (0.6%)21 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years117 (2.4%)56 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (1.8%)19 (1.1%)
75 Years and over64 (6.0%)133 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Shaker Heights: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years95 (4.3%)88 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years128 (5.1%)312 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years179 (3.6%)331 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years49 (3.3%)26 (1.4%)
75 Years and over28 (2.6%)237 (12.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Shaker Heights: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years36 (1.4%)23 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years140 (2.8%)357 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years85 (5.6%)132 (7.3%)
75 Years and over182 (17.0%)424 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Shaker Heights: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)62 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years31 (1.2%)12 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years30 (0.6%)63 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (0.5%)21 (1.2%)
75 Years and over145 (13.5%)236 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Shaker Heights

Computing Device Access in Shaker Heights

Computing Device Access in Shaker Heights
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,07986.4%
Smartphone11,41189.0%
Tablet8,30264.7%
No Computing Device6565.1%
Total12,826100.0%

Internet Access in Shaker Heights

Internet Access in Shaker Heights
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1301.0%
Broadband Home10,50281.9%
Cellular Data Only6805.3%
Satellite Internet6825.3%
No Internet1,1899.3%
Total12,826100.0%

Shaker Heights Summary

Shaker Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland, located approximately 10 miles east of downtown. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 28,448.

History

Shaker Heights was founded in 1912 by members of the North Union Shakers, a religious sect that had settled in the area in 1822. The Shakers had a strong belief in communal living and self-sufficiency, and the city was designed to reflect their values. The city was planned with wide streets, ample green space, and a variety of housing types. The city was also designed to be racially and economically integrated, with a variety of housing types and income levels.
The city was incorporated in 1912, and the first mayor was elected in 1913. The city quickly grew, and by 1920, the population had reached over 10,000. The city continued to grow throughout the 20th century, and by the 2000 census, the population had reached 28,448.

Geography

Shaker Heights is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, approximately 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. The city is situated on a plateau, with an elevation of 830 feet above sea level. The city covers an area of 8.3 square miles, and is bordered by Cleveland Heights to the north, University Heights to the east, Beachwood to the south, and Cleveland to the west.
The city is divided into four distinct neighborhoods: North Shaker, South Shaker, East Shaker, and West Shaker. Each neighborhood has its own distinct character and amenities.

Economy

Shaker Heights is home to a variety of businesses and industries. The city is home to several corporate headquarters, including the Eaton Corporation, KeyCorp, and the Cleveland Clinic. The city is also home to a number of retail and service businesses, including restaurants, banks, and medical offices.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the University of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, and Cleveland State University.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Shaker Heights was 28,448. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
The median household income in Shaker Heights was $76,837, and the median family income was $90,945. The per capita income was $41,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
Shaker Heights is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The city is home to a variety of religious institutions, including churches, synagogues, and mosques. The city is also home to a variety of cultural institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Cleveland Play House.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Shaker Heights?
Total Population of Shaker Heights is 29,157.
What is the Total Male Population of Shaker Heights?
Total Male Population of Shaker Heights is 13,373.
What is the Total Female Population of Shaker Heights?
Total Female Population of Shaker Heights is 15,784.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Shaker Heights?
There are 84.73 Males per 100 Females in Shaker Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Shaker Heights?
There are 118.03 Females per 100 Males in Shaker Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in Shaker Heights?
Median Population Age in Shaker Heights is 41.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Shaker Heights
Average Family Size in Shaker Heights is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Shaker Heights
Average Household Size in Shaker Heights is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Shaker Heights?
Per Capita income in Shaker Heights is $69,086.
What is the Median Family Income in Shaker Heights?
Median Family Income in Shaker Heights is $128,048.
What is the Median Household income in Shaker Heights?
Median Household Income in Shaker Heights is $96,494.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Shaker Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in Shaker Heights is 41.3%.
Women in Shaker Heights earn 58.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Shaker Heights?
Family Income Deficit in Shaker Heights is $8,637.
Families that are below poverty line in Shaker Heights earn $8,637 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Shaker Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in Shaker Heights is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Shaker Heights?
There are 15,461 People in the Labor Forcein in Shaker Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Shaker Heights?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Shaker Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Shaker Heights?
Unemployment Rate in Shaker Heights is 5.1%.