Population 12,096 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Buckeye-Shaker
Household size in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.91 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.86 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Buckeye-Shaker is a place of small households, averaging 1.86 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.13, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Buckeye-Shaker skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Cleveland neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Buckeye-Shaker than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Compared with other Cleveland neighborhoods, though, Buckeye-Shaker has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Buckeye-Shaker
Renters in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.8% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Buckeye-Shaker: 65.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 59.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Buckeye-Shaker: 19.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Buckeye-Shaker is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $933 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Buckeye-Shaker runs $933 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $252 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Buckeye-Shaker
Bachelor's degrees in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Buckeye-Shaker as nationally: 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Buckeye-Shaker never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Cleveland neighborhoods, though, Buckeye-Shaker has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Buckeye-Shaker
| Period | Buckeye-Shaker | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Buckeye-Shaker runs well above the national rate: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Buckeye-Shaker compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye-Shaker | 1.86 | 45.7 | 13.0% | 65.4% | 19.1% | 1945 | $933 | 35.0% | 86.5% | 9.9% |
| Woodland Hills | 2.33 | 39.1 | 28.2% | 65.2% | 17.7% | 1947 | $690 | 14.5% | 82.8% | 18.0% |
| Mt Pleasant | 2.01 | 44.7 | 20.7% | 39.7% | 25.9% | 1940 | $1,095 | 11.3% | 87.4% | 17.5% |
| University District | 1.49 | 27.1 | 7.8% | 87.7% | 15.5% | 1975 | $1,519 | 57.8% | 89.3% | 5.0% |
| Union-Miles Park | 2.24 | 41.4 | 21.9% | 48.9% | 18.7% | 1942 | $801 | 10.1% | 85.1% | 19.3% |
| Kinsmith | 2.31 | 29.1 | 44.8% | 79.5% | 9.6% | 1984 | $546 | 8.3% | 78.7% | 34.5% |
| Fairfax | 2.65 | 31.6 | 34.1% | 67.3% | 23.2% | 1948 | $829 | 14.5% | 83.8% | 27.0% |
| Corlett | 2.30 | 43.0 | 17.7% | 41.3% | 21.3% | 1942 | $958 | 15.2% | 84.5% | 15.3% |
| Hough | 2.12 | 40.6 | 21.7% | 77.5% | 21.6% | 1963 | $785 | 13.9% | 82.6% | 11.9% |
| North Broadway | 2.17 | 37.3 | 29.8% | 60.2% | 14.0% | 1946 | $607 | 10.3% | 68.3% | 10.8% |
| Lee-Miles | 2.21 | 48.5 | 15.5% | 37.0% | 9.5% | 1954 | $1,042 | 17.9% | 88.4% | 11.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Buckeye-Shaker. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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