Highland Heights, Ohio facts for kids
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Highland Heights, Ohio
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Control tower at the Cuyahoga County Airport
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| Motto(s):
The City with Pride and Promise
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Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Cuyahoga | |
| Founded | 1920 | |
| Incorporated | 1967 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.15 sq mi (13.34 km2) | |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,719 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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8,537 | |
| • Density | 1,693.34/sq mi (653.74/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
44143
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| Area code(s) | 440 | |
| FIPS code | 39-35252 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1041556 | |
Highland Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in the United States. It is a suburb on the eastern side of Cleveland. In 2020, about 8,719 people lived there. Highland Heights is known for its motto: "The City with Pride and Promise."
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History of Highland Heights
Highland Heights was first part of a larger area called Mayfield Township. It became its own city in 1967.
A famous place in Highland Heights was the Front Row Theater. This theater was open from 1974 to 1993. A very special event happened there in 1988. The musician Roy Orbison played his last concert at the Front Row Theater, just two days before he passed away.
Highland Heights was also a leader in its county. It was the first city in Cuyahoga County to make sure that all new neighborhoods had their electrical wires buried underground. They also required pretty lamp posts for street lighting.
Geography and Location
Highland Heights is found at 41°33′04″N 81°28′17″W / 41.551051°N 81.471273°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The city covers a total area of about 5.15 square miles (13.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 281 | — | |
| 1940 | 356 | 26.7% | |
| 1950 | 762 | 114.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,929 | 284.4% | |
| 1970 | 5,926 | 102.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,739 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,249 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 8,082 | 29.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,345 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 8,719 | 4.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,537 | 2.3% | |
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Most people in Highland Heights speak English at home. Other languages spoken by some residents include Italian, Chinese, and Russian.
Highland Heights in 2010
In 2010, there were 8,345 people living in Highland Heights. These people lived in 3,205 homes. About 67.6% of the homes had married couples living together.
The city's population was mostly White (91.0%). There were also people who identified as Asian (5.8%), African American (1.9%), and other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many adults in Highland Heights have a good education. More than half of the people over 25 years old had earned a college degree or higher. The average age of people in the city was about 48 years old.
Sports in the City
Highland Heights is home to the Stonewater Golf Club. This golf course has hosted several professional golf tournaments in the past, which brought many talented golfers to the city.
Education for Students
Highland Heights is part of the Mayfield City School District. This school district also serves nearby areas like Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, and Gates Mills.
The city has Mayfield's largest elementary school, called Millridge Elementary. It is also home to CEVEC, which stands for Cuyahoga East Vocational Education Consortium. This center helps students learn job skills. There is also a private school, St. Paschal-Baylon, which teaches students from preschool through 8th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Highland Heights (Ohio) para niños
