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Chesterland

Ohio · 7,086 residents · 14.023 sq mi
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Chesterland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,898. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,440 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $297,800. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,086
+168%since 2000
from 2,646 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
505 / sq mi
+175%since 2009
from 184 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+23%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Chesterland
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(368)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92%(140)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.7%(262)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.1%(294)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(450)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(644)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(614)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.1%(1,141)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(991)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.6%(1,032)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(585)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8%(565)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,898
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,781 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,176
+115%since 2000
from $26,168 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+26%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−19%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,595)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(6,562)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(70)
Asian1.2%(86)
Other5.1%(358)
Diversity Score
17
+182%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran0.6%(43)
Peruvian0.3%(22)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(57)
Korean0.2%(17)
Chinese0.2%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Italian23%(1,632)
German17.7%(1,251)
Irish15.7%(1,110)
English13.8%(975)
Polish9.4%(666)
Hungarian7.5%(533)
Slovene4.4%(310)
Scottish3%(215)
Croatian2.5%(179)
Welsh2.2%(154)
American2.1%(150)
Czech1.9%(133)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.8%(127)
Portuguese1.7%(123)
French1.2%(88)
Slovak1.1%(80)
Swiss1.1%(75)
Ukrainian0.8%(55)
Norwegian0.7%(51)
Dutch0.6%(46)
Serbian0.6%(42)
Iranian0.6%(40)
Arab0.5%(38)
Russian0.5%(38)
Lebanese0.4%(25)
Greek0.3%(23)
Lithuanian0.3%(21)
British0.3%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(19)
Israeli0.2%(17)
Syrian0.2%(13)
Austrian0.2%(13)
Latvian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.7%(918)
Married56%(1,857)
Widowed3.5%(117)
Divorced12.7%(422)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(704)
Married53.8%(1,615)
Widowed8.9%(266)
Divorced13.9%(417)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterland, Ohio?

Chesterland, Ohio has about 7,086 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterland, Ohio?

The typical household in Chesterland, Ohio earns about $107,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterland, Ohio expensive?

In Chesterland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $297,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterland, Ohio?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterland, Ohio?

About 9.8% of people in Chesterland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterland, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterland, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,886 residents, a change of about 222 percent over that period.

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