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Chesterland

Ohio · 7,074 residents · 14.023 sq mi
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Chesterland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,107. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,428 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $231,000. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,074
+167%since 2000
from 2,646 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
504 / sq mi
+167%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+16%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Chesterland
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,107
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,599
+48%since 2000
from $26,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.2%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(6,611)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(159)
Asian0.7%(46)
Other1.8%(126)
Diversity Score12.9%(911)
Diversity Score
13
+206%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterland, Ohio?

Chesterland, Ohio has about 7,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterland, Ohio?

The typical household in Chesterland, Ohio earns about $80,107 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 $231,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterland, Ohio?

About 35.2% 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 7.8% 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 4,874 residents, a change of about 222 percent over that period.

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