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Eastlake

Ohio · 17,357 residents (2025 est.) · 6.407 sq mi
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Eastlake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,072. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,493
−14%since 2000
from 20,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,730 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+24%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,357 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K22K1990201020202024Eastlake
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,072
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,297 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,899
+95%since 2000
from $19,905 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+21%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(19,633)
Black0.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(141)
Asian1%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(1,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(15,259)
Black3.7%(651)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(510)
Asian0.4%(66)
Other5.8%(1,007)
Diversity Score29.2%(5,107)
Diversity Score
29
+435%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastlake, Ohio?

Eastlake, Ohio has about 17,493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastlake, Ohio?

The typical household in Eastlake, Ohio earns about $62,072 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastlake, Ohio expensive?

In Eastlake, Ohio, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Eastlake, Ohio?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eastlake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastlake, Ohio?

About 8.4% of people in Eastlake, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastlake, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastlake, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,668 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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