Cleveland Heights Population 2026

Cleveland Heights has a population of 44,962, making it the #977 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 196× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Cleveland Heights (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

44,962

Rank in United States

#977

Coordinates

41.52°N, 81.56°W

~285 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

482 km

299 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

City	Population	Rank in United States
Columbus	913,175	#14
Cleveland	365,379	#52
Cincinnati	311,097	#62
Toledo	265,638	#77
Akron	197,542	#127
Dayton	135,512	#207
Parma	79,937	#458
Canton	71,885	#530

Cities near Cleveland Heights

Euclid47,676 people · ~8 km away
Cleveland365,379 people · ~12 km away
Eastlake18,232 people · ~17 km away
Willoughby22,631 people · ~18 km away
Parma79,937 people · ~19 km away
Lakewood50,656 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cleveland Heights?

Cleveland Heights has a population of 44,962 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #977 biggest city in United States.

What state is Cleveland Heights in?

Cleveland Heights is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Cleveland Heights the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 482 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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