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Boston Heights, Ohio
Village
The Luther B. Ranney Farmhouse, a historic site in the village
The Luther B. Ranney Farmhouse, a historic site in the village
Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
Country United States
State Ohio
County Summit
Area
 • Total 6.99 sq mi (18.11 km2)
 • Land 6.99 sq mi (18.11 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,073 ft (327 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,402
 • Estimate 
(2023)
1,395
 • Density 200.51/sq mi (77.42/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 39-07790
GNIS feature ID 1086997
Website http://www.villageofbostonheights.com/

Boston Heights is a village in northern Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,402 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area. Boston Heights is home to the headquarters of Arhaus, a major home furnishings retailer.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.90 square miles (17.87 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 130
1930 309
1940 369 19.4%
1950 646 75.1%
1960 831 28.6%
1970 846 1.8%
1980 781 −7.7%
1990 733 −6.1%
2000 1,186 61.8%
2010 1,300 9.6%
2020 1,402 7.8%
2023 (est.) 1,395 7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,300 people, 463 households, and 382 families living in the village. The population density was 188.4 inhabitants per square mile (72.7/km2). There were 493 housing units at an average density of 71.4 per square mile (27.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 2.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 463 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 44.4 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 36.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

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