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University District

Ohio · Cleveland · 7,509 residents · 1.251 sq mi
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University District has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $308,364. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University District; 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 23.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,509
Population density
6,002 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
23.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,223
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,837
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,364
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,481
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(3,714)
Black16.6%(1,243)
Hispanic / Latino7%(529)
Asian19.8%(1,490)
Other7.1%(533)
Diversity Score84.8%(6,369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(3,714)
Black16.6%(1,243)
Hispanic / Latino7%(529)
Asian19.8%(1,490)
Other7.1%(533)
Diversity Score84.8%(6,369)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
53.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
18.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?

University District, Cleveland, Ohio has about 7,509 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?

The typical household in University District, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $43,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University District, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?

In University District, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $308,364, and the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.

How educated are people in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 58.3% of adults age 25 and over in University District, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University District, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 31.3% of people in University District, 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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