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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Cleveland Metro

Cleveland, OH · 6 counties · 2,185,825 residents · 2,701.447 sq mi
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Cleveland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,649. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $152,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,185,825
−3%since 2000
from 2,250,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.1M2.2M2.2M2.2M2.3M1990201020202024Cleveland
20242.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,649
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,685 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,336
+54%since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,132 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cleveland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(1,697,660)
Black18.3%(412,782)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(74,862)
Asian1.4%(30,394)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(1,060,458)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,492,007)
Black18.6%(405,786)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(138,351)
Asian2.5%(53,751)
Other3.2%(69,134)
Diversity Score60.2%(1,315,232)
Segregation Score58%(1,267,460)
Diversity Score
60
+28%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ClevelandCENTRAL363,608
What's inside

6 component counties

Cuyahoga CountyCENTRAL1,232,925Lorain County323,219Lake CountyCENTRAL232,217Medina CountyCENTRAL185,025Ashtabula County96,713Geauga CountyCENTRAL95,676
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleveland, OH?

Cleveland, OH has about 2,185,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cleveland, OH?

The typical household in Cleveland, OH earns about $57,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleveland, OH expensive?

In Cleveland, OH, the median home is worth about $152,400, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Cleveland, OH?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cleveland, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleveland, OH?

About 14.3% of people in Cleveland, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleveland, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleveland, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16,244 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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