Population 12,318 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Detroit Shoreway
Household size in Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.94 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.57 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Detroit Shoreway are small: just 1.94 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Detroit Shoreway is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Detroit Shoreway (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Compared with other Cleveland neighborhoods, though, Detroit Shoreway 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 Detroit Shoreway
Renters in Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.7% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.6% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.0% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Detroit Shoreway: 65.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 43.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southwest.
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 Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Detroit Shoreway: 18.5% 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. Vacancy is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Detroit Shoreway is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1938 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest 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 Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $578 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $642 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $731 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,054 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$477 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Detroit Shoreway costs $1,054 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $477 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Detroit Shoreway
Bachelor's degrees in Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Detroit Shoreway (38.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 23.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.7% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Detroit Shoreway never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 17.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Detroit Shoreway
| Period | Detroit Shoreway | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Detroit Shoreway runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 12.0 points, a much bigger shift than 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).
Detroit Shoreway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Shoreway | 1.94 | 35.5 | 13.8% | 65.0% | 18.5% | 1948 | $1,054 | 38.9% | 85.4% | 8.3% |
| Ohio City-West Side | 1.65 | 36.8 | 14.8% | 72.5% | 15.8% | 1962 | $1,219 | 56.1% | 87.3% | 15.5% |
| Stockyards | 2.32 | 39.6 | 25.9% | 52.1% | 16.2% | 1941 | $955 | 9.0% | 72.0% | 19.5% |
| Cudell | 2.45 | 31.0 | 27.5% | 68.8% | 15.4% | 1938 | $1,015 | 13.5% | 79.9% | 11.7% |
| Edgewater | 1.71 | 37.4 | 6.7% | 75.2% | 13.7% | 1945 | $955 | 38.9% | 86.7% | 14.3% |
| Clark-Fulton | 2.86 | 32.0 | 30.3% | 60.4% | 17.0% | 1939 | $1,052 | 12.5% | 72.3% | 11.0% |
| West Boulevard | 2.41 | 35.7 | 22.5% | 58.2% | 11.1% | 1940 | $953 | 14.0% | 79.5% | 7.7% |
| Tremont | 1.84 | 33.9 | 10.1% | 71.9% | 13.5% | 1954 | $1,326 | 50.6% | 85.6% | 5.0% |
| Brooklyn-Centre | 2.38 | 40.2 | 20.3% | 59.1% | 19.9% | 1939 | $897 | 14.2% | 82.0% | 11.8% |
| Downtown Cleveland | 1.47 | 30.2 | 9.8% | 95.5% | 17.5% | 1960 | $1,467 | 59.7% | 88.7% | 6.4% |
| Madison Village | 2.06 | 35.5 | 4.8% | 56.5% | 9.0% | 1938 | $1,052 | 46.6% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
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 Detroit Shoreway. 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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