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Central

Ohio · Cleveland · 10,324 residents · 2.015 sq mi
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Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $143,543. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Cleveland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,324
Population density
5,124 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,036
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$12,931
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
65.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,543
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$368
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.1%
84.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(560)
Black87%(8,977)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(359)
Asian1.3%(137)
Other2.8%(291)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,082)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(560)
Black87%(8,977)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(359)
Asian1.3%(137)
Other2.8%(291)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,082)
Diversity Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
2.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Cleveland, Ohio?

Central, Cleveland, Ohio has about 10,324 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Cleveland, Ohio?

The typical household in Central, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $18,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?

In Central, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $143,543, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 65.1% of people in Central, Cleveland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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