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Downtown

Ohio · Cleveland · 14,125 residents · 3.018 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,826. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $155,100. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% more than the Cleveland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Downtown; 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 28.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,125
Population density
4,680 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,826
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,403
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,482
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.8%
95.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(7,510)
Black25.1%(3,541)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(661)
Asian13.9%(1,961)
Other3.2%(452)
Diversity Score79%(11,158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(7,510)
Black25.1%(3,541)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(661)
Asian13.9%(1,961)
Other3.2%(452)
Diversity Score79%(11,158)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
Female
43.2%
Foreign born
18.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown

Sunnyside
Pop 13,764
Westchester Square
Pop 14,680
Zaferia
Pop 13,180
Adams-Normandie
Pop 19,242
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DOWNTOWN VS
Sunnyside
Income$53,659same
Home value$192,638+24%
Population13,764−3%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Westchester Square
Income$57,503+7%
Home value$711,362+359%
Population14,680+4%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Zaferia
Income$59,984+11%
Home value$543,431+250%
Population13,180−7%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Adams-Normandie
Income$53,084−1%
Home value$909,765+487%
Population19,242+36%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio?

Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio has about 14,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $53,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?

In Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $1,482 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 31.4% of people in Downtown, 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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