Population 1,245,873 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cuyahoga County
Household size in Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Cuyahoga County is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 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 2.39, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only three have smaller households.
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 Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Cuyahoga County is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Cuyahoga County (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only seven have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Cuyahoga County
Renters in Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Cuyahoga County rent their homes (40.6%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. Few Ohio counties have a higher share of renters: only two of 88.
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 Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Cuyahoga County as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Cuyahoga County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Only one other Ohio county has older homes.
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 Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $838 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $863 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $949 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,234 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$395 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Cuyahoga County runs $1,234 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $395 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Cuyahoga County
Bachelor's degrees in Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Cuyahoga County (36.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
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 Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cuyahoga County is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Cleveland area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Cuyahoga County
| Period | Cuyahoga County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Cuyahoga County: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only one other Ohio county has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Cuyahoga County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | 2.30 | 41.7 | 13.2% | 40.6% | 9.7% | 1959 | $1,234 | 36.9% | 91.4% | 6.9% |
| Lorain County | 2.49 | 42.7 | 10.7% | 26.0% | 6.8% | 1976 | $1,190 | 29.3% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Geauga County | 2.76 | 44.6 | 5.7% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 1978 | $1,361 | 40.7% | 90.2% | 2.9% |
| Erie County | 2.26 | 45.2 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 13.2% | 1966 | $947 | 27.7% | 93.0% | 5.1% |
| Ottawa County | 2.17 | 49.6 | 9.3% | 16.4% | 25.1% | 1970 | $918 | 28.9% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| Sandusky County | 2.38 | 43.1 | 13.2% | 26.6% | 8.3% | 1961 | $811 | 18.6% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
| Venango County | 2.29 | 47.6 | 10.6% | 24.7% | 16.8% | 1960 | $838 | 18.7% | 91.4% | 5.6% |
| Wood County | 2.37 | 38.9 | 8.1% | 35.6% | 7.1% | 1979 | $1,135 | 37.9% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| Henry County | 2.41 | 43.0 | 8.7% | 17.5% | 6.2% | 1964 | $935 | 19.9% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| Fulton County | 2.49 | 41.6 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 5.8% | 1969 | $908 | 20.3% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Forest County | 2.19 | 51.1 | 3.9% | 21.7% | 70.0% | 1970 | $781 | 13.0% | 85.6% | 2.3% |
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 Cuyahoga County. 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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