Shaker Heights, OH Demographics
A map of Shaker Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 15,672 | 53.2% |
Black | 9,915 | 33.7% |
Multiracial | 1,412 | 4.8% |
Asian | 1,288 | 4.4% |
Hispanic | 941 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 211 | 0.7% |
Shaker Heights, Ohio had a population of 29,439 in 2020. It was 53.2% White, 33.7% Black, 4.4% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shaker Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Shaker Heights is the 52nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Shaker Heights's White Population
15,672 residents of Shaker Heights identify as White, or 53.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Shaker Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Shaker Heights is ranked #1215 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Shaker Heights is more White than neighboring Highland Hills (11% White), Cleveland Heights (45.6% White), and North Randall (7.7% White). Shaker Heights is less White than neighboring University Heights (69.3% White), and Beachwood (67.8% White).
Shaker Heights's Black Population
9,915 residents of Shaker Heights identify as Black, or 33.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shaker Heights considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Shaker Heights is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Shaker Heights is more Black than neighboring University Heights (21.2% Black), and Beachwood (13.9% Black). Shaker Heights is less Black than neighboring Highland Hills (84.7% Black), Cleveland Heights (40.9% Black), and North Randall (85.1% Black).
Shaker Heights's Asian Population
1,288 residents of Shaker Heights identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shaker Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Shaker Heights is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Shaker Heights is more Asian than neighboring University Heights (2.3% Asian), Highland Hills (0.2% Asian), and North Randall (0.9% Asian). Shaker Heights is less Asian than neighboring Cleveland Heights (5% Asian), and Beachwood (11.7% Asian).
Shaker Heights's Hispanic Population
941 residents of Shaker Heights identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shaker Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Shaker Heights is ranked #355 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Shaker Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Hills (2.1% Hispanic), and Beachwood (2.5% Hispanic). Shaker Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring University Heights (3.3% Hispanic), and Cleveland Heights (3.4% Hispanic).
Shaker Heights's Native American/Other Population
211 residents of Shaker Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shaker Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Shaker Heights is ranked #274 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Shaker Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Hills (0.5% Native American/Other). Shaker Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Heights (1% Native American/Other), Cleveland Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Beachwood (0.9% Native American/Other).
Shaker Heights's Multiracial Population
1,412 residents of Shaker Heights identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shaker Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Shaker Heights is ranked #315 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Shaker Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring University Heights (3% Multiracial), Highland Hills (1.5% Multiracial), Cleveland Heights (4.1% Multiracial), North Randall (2.3% Multiracial), and Beachwood (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.