44103 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44103, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44103 is a zip code in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, which covers Cleveland, with a total population of 14,797 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 44103 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44103.

The estimated population of people living in 44103 is 14,797, with a median age of 41.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44103 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,797
 -5.82% -10.25%
2020
15,711
 -1.42% -
2019
15,938
 -3.52% -
2018
16,519
+0.2%
-
2017
16,486
 - -

Population of 44103 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44103 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
13.2%
13.8%
 -4.35%
Black/African American
74.4%
76.7%
 -3.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
4.5%
 +15.56%
Asian
2.5%
3.1%
 -19.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
1.4%
 +178.57%
Other
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44103 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 44103 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44103 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44103 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.1 +2.49% 38.8 -0.77% 43.3 +6.65%
2020 40.1 -5.2% 39.1 -7.35% 40.6 -4.25%
2019 42.3 +4.7% 42.2 +7.38% 42.4 +3.16%
2018 40.4 -2.42% 39.3 -5.98% 41.1 0%
2017 41.4 - 41.8 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 44103 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 44103 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,137 -30.73% 983 -24.87% 805 745
10 to 19 999 -7.04% 1,052 -28.1% 910 772
20 to 29 1,022 +1.36% 1,093 -15.38% 1,030 930
30 to 39 757 +49.77% 915 -1.92% 1,134 889
40 to 49 1,010 -35.47% 1,013 -15.47% 691 865
50 to 59 1,346 -8.62% 1,227 -22.47% 1,229 951
60 to 69 1,107 0.68% 1,004 +5.79% 1,107 1,060
70+ 729 0.95% 1,092 -12.5% 725 954

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44103 zip code is $22,122.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 44103.

  • Under 25
    $24,844.00
  • 25 to 44
    $24,523.00
  • 45 to 64
    $21,427.00
  • 65 and over
    $19,033.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44103 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 44103, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 44103 is currently $35,165.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.17% of households in 44103 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 44103 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    55.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44103 is $18,094.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44103 by the total population of 44103.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44103 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44103 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44103 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44103 zip over the age of 16 is 12,262.

Of those people, a total of 46.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 44103 is 39.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 44103 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 697 17.20% 30.80%
20 to 24 years 654 48.60% 23.90%
25 to 29 years 1,306 75.70% 10.90%
30 to 34 years 1,171 61.50% 20.70%
35 to 44 years 1,540 66.00% 19.00%
45 to 54 years 1,741 69.60% 10.50%
55 to 59 years 1,307 49.70% 19.70%
60 to 64 years 1,449 36.20% 10.50%
65 to 74 years 1,176 12.80% 8.00%
75 years and over 1,221 2.50% 3.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44103. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,112 44.10% 8.30%
Black or African American 9,026 46.90% 16.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 362 39.20% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 180 64.40% 12.90%
Two or more races 577 52.90% 30.80%
Hispanic or Latino 592 51.40% 15.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,861 45.00% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44103 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 44103 is 4,844, with median earnings of $30,047.00.

Women in 44103 are earning approximately 108.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,844 $30,047.00
Male 2,509 $29,053.00
Female 2,335 $31,646.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44103 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 385 $52,330.00
Business and Financial 146 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $62,548.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 188 $38,542.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 161 $33,839.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 203 $43,348.00
Healthcare Support 233 $35,461.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 80 $22,778.00
Law Enforcement 26 $63,889.00
Food Preparation and Serving 383 $14,761.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 202 $23,676.00
Personal Care and Service 230 $24,900.00
Sales 226 $25,700.00
Office and Administrative Support 587 $33,815.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 134 $49,038.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $25,870.00
Production 482 $26,512.00
Transportation and Material Moving 364 $33,664.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44103 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 44103.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 227 $48,259.00 158 $70,417.00
Business and Financial 52 $53,944.00 94 $44,394.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $63,029.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 71 $34,688.00 117 $38,594.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $32,679.00 135 $35,406.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 189 $42,946.00
Healthcare Support 51 $40,764.00 182 $30,441.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $2,499.00 38 $23,333.00
Law Enforcement 17 $70,139.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 206 $19,821.00 177 $11,008.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $18,750.00 91 $25,991.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $0.00 201 $25,495.00
Sales 97 $14,519.00 129 $26,850.00
Office and Administrative Support 163 $37,250.00 424 $33,683.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 125 $48,750.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 140 $25,870.00 0 $0.00
Production 351 $27,888.00 131 $25,766.00
Transportation and Material Moving 245 $33,510.00 119 $43,438.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,921 households in 44103, with an average household size of 2.02 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,658 families living in the 44103 zip code with an average family size of 3.3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 44103:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 984 336 1,338 4,263
Average Household Size 3.16 3.32 3.67 1.13
Total Families 984 336 1,338 0
Average Household Size 3.08 2.88 3.58 0

Poverty

Of the 2,658 families living in 44103, 32.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44103:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,725 housing units in 44103.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,921 71.17%
Vacant 2,804 28.83%

45.01% of the total 9,725 housing units in 44103 are rental units. This is approximately 4,377 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,298 are occupied by the owner - or 23.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44103 is $587.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44103 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    246
  • Less than $500
    1,881
  • $500 to $999
    2,055
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    400
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    14
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 44103 is $47,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44103 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,230
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    592
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    141
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    102
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    146
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    75
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44103. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44103 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6,163
  • 1940 to 1949
    377
  • 1950 to 1959
    466
  • 1960 to 1969
    611
  • 1970 to 1979
    321
  • 1980 to 1989
    454
  • 1990 to 1999
    590
  • 2000 to 2009
    450
  • 2010 to 2013
    276
  • 2014 or later
    17

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 44103 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,569
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,860
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,038
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    454

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44103 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44103 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44103.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    133
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    415
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    660
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    959
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    601
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    334
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    445
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    215
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    154
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    205
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    160
  • 90 or more minutes
    131

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 44103 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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