Highland Heights, Ohio

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Highland Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in the United States. The population was 8,082 at the 2000 census. An estimation in 2005 found that the population had jumped up to over 9,000, as mentioned it the city's annual State of the City address.

Contents

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Schools
4 Current roster of officials

4.1 Council
4.2 Officials

5 Notable Facts
6 External links

Geography

Highland Heights is located at [41°33′4″N, 81°28′17″W] (41.551051, -81.471273)^{[Geographic references#1GR1]}.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.3 km² (5.1 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census^{[Geographic references#2GR2]} of 2000, there were 8,082 people, 2,779 households, and 2,309 families residing in the city. The population density was 608.3/km² (1,575.0/mi²). There were 2,862 housing units at an average density of 215.4/km² (557.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 1.39% African American, 0.01% Native American, 4.60% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 2,779 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $69,750, and the median income for a family was $78,922. Males had a median income of $56,250 versus $33,277 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,184. About 3.1% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

Highland Heights does not have a public school system of its own. Its students generally attend schools in the neighboring Mayfield City School District.

Highland Heights is home to Mayfield's largest elementary school, Millridge/Millridge School for the Hearing Impared, and CEVEC (Cuyahoga East Vocational Education Consortium). The local Catholic parish, St. Paschal Baylon, also runs a K-8 school.

Current roster of officials

Council

Edwin V. Hargate - At Large
Frank J. Legan - At Large
Scott A. Mills - At Large
Cathlyn S. Murphy, President - Ward 1
Rocco Dolciato - Ward 2
James G. Pilla - Ward 3
James R. Austin - Ward 4
Jean A. Buchak - Clerk

Officials

Scott E. Coleman - Mayor
Anthony L. Ianiro - Director of Finance and Tax Administrator
Timothy G. Paluf - Director of Law
James J. Cook - Police Chief
Edward S. Bencin - Fire Chief
Thomas R. Evans - Service Director
Andrew K. Blackley - City Engineer
Thomas F. Jamieson - Building Commissioner

Notable Facts

Highland Heights used to be home to the Front Row Theater, and was the first city in Cuyahoga County to require new residential neighborhoods to have underground wiring and ornamental lamp posts. Highland Heights is currently home to the Stonewater Golf Course, where the 2005 Cleveland Open, an event on the Nationwide Tour, was held. In August of 2006, the golf course will hold the Legend Financial Tour, which will be broadcasted on The Golf Channel.

External links

[City Of Highland Heights, Ohio]
[Relocation to Highland Heights, Ohio]
[Maps and aerial photos] Coordinates: [41.551051° -81.471273°]
* Street map from [Google Maps] or [Yahoo! Maps]
* Topographic map from [TopoZone]
* Aerial image or topographic map from [TerraServer-USA]
* Satellite image from [Google Maps] or [Windows Live Local]

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