Cuyahoga County, Ohio Population and Demographics

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

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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The estimated population of Cuyahoga County, Ohio is 1,263,667 people, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look at the total population in Cuyahoga County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,263,667
+1.79%
+0.50%
2020
1,241,475
 -0.48% -
2019
1,247,451
 -0.51% -
2018
1,253,783
 -0.29% -
2017
1,257,401
 - -

Population of Cuyahoga County, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
58%
59.7%
 -2.85%
Black/African American
28.8%
29.3%
 -1.71%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.3%
5.6%
 +12.50%
Asian
3.1%
2.8%
 +10.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
2.3%
 +43.48%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important 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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -0.25% 38.6 +0.52% 41.9 -0.95%
2020 40.4 0% 38.4 0% 42.3 0%
2019 40.4 +0.25% 38.4 +0.26% 42.3 0%
2018 40.3 -0.25% 38.3 0% 42.3 0%
2017 40.4 - 38.3 - 42.3 -

The median age of Cuyahoga County, Ohio 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, 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 73,770 -2.32% 70,719 -1.8% 72,034 69,441
10 to 19 78,520 -1.02% 75,959 -2.04% 77,675 74,356
20 to 29 83,711 +0.38% 86,751 +0.19% 84,021 86,923
30 to 39 75,322 +5.48% 78,554 +6.06% 79,512 83,384
40 to 49 71,841 -1.44% 79,834 -4.94% 70,737 75,943
50 to 59 87,326 -7.59% 97,250 -9.15% 80,841 88,646
60 to 69 70,982 +11.23% 79,677 +10.97% 79,254 88,776
70+ 57,561 +7.87% 89,624 +0.31% 62,223 89,901

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cuyahoga County, Ohio is $55,109.00.

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 Cuyahoga County.

  • Under 25
    $31,618.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,478.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,227.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,273.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cuyahoga County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cuyahoga County, 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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio is currently $81,542.00.

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.

6.55% of households in Cuyahoga County 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 Cuyahoga County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.94%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cuyahoga County is $36,321.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cuyahoga County 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
    15.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.03%

Employment

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

The total population of Cuyahoga County over the age of 16 is 1,030,944.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% 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 Cuyahoga County is 58.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 60,783 44.40% 26.40%
20 to 24 years 78,792 76.40% 12.00%
25 to 29 years 92,152 84.90% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 86,110 86.00% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 149,208 84.30% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 154,757 81.50% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 88,988 73.00% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 91,085 59.00% 4.60%
65 to 74 years 132,585 28.20% 4.10%
75 years and over 96,484 7.10% 7.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cuyahoga County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 651,533 64.30% 4.80%
Black or African American 287,205 60.40% 13.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,350 59.80% 7.30%
Asian 32,761 66.70% 4.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 349 77.70% 10.00%
Other 18,281 62.20% 12.40%
Two or more races 38,465 70.00% 10.90%
Hispanic or Latino 57,207 66.90% 10.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 627,258 64.30% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cuyahoga County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cuyahoga County is 604,808, with median earnings of $41,129.00.

Women in Cuyahoga County, Ohio earning approximately 75.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 604,808 $41,129.00
Male 300,575 $47,338.00
Female 304,233 $35,689.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 61,402 $73,615.00
Business and Financial 39,338 $64,611.00
Computer and Mathematical 21,339 $74,269.00
Architecture and Engineering 10,755 $76,742.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6,712 $59,016.00
Community and Social Service 11,638 $41,597.00
Legal 9,124 $82,403.00
Educational and Library 34,750 $44,478.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11,675 $40,761.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48,046 $61,782.00
Healthcare Support 22,803 $24,878.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7,140 $30,806.00
Law Enforcement 4,995 $56,383.00
Food Preparation and Serving 32,624 $15,547.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20,038 $22,157.00
Personal Care and Service 15,702 $17,958.00
Sales 56,291 $31,009.00
Office and Administrative Support 76,532 $35,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 686 $15,417.00
Construction and Extraction 18,593 $40,326.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13,448 $46,101.00
Production 36,872 $38,122.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21,151 $33,901.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 34,156 $84,603.00 27,246 $63,140.00
Business and Financial 18,708 $75,996.00 20,630 $56,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 15,795 $77,054.00 5,544 $64,214.00
Architecture and Engineering 8,889 $78,425.00 1,866 $72,579.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3,644 $59,620.00 3,068 $58,772.00
Community and Social Service 3,546 $43,814.00 8,092 $40,884.00
Legal 4,374 $115,357.00 4,750 $69,198.00
Educational and Library 9,208 $54,352.00 25,542 $41,543.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5,486 $43,289.00 6,189 $37,349.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12,221 $81,623.00 35,825 $57,493.00
Healthcare Support 3,475 $28,294.00 19,328 $24,239.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5,123 $35,642.00 2,017 $20,243.00
Law Enforcement 4,306 $62,774.00 689 $44,590.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14,953 $16,712.00 17,671 $14,707.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12,020 $25,863.00 8,018 $17,985.00
Personal Care and Service 3,982 $21,471.00 11,720 $16,975.00
Sales 28,582 $45,342.00 27,709 $20,900.00
Office and Administrative Support 20,460 $37,542.00 56,072 $34,930.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 382 $10,641.00 304 $17,813.00
Construction and Extraction 17,805 $41,274.00 788 $27,413.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 12,863 $46,558.00 585 $35,313.00
Production 26,178 $42,321.00 10,694 $29,195.00
Transportation and Material Moving 16,963 $35,671.00 4,188 $26,605.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 551,267 households in Cuyahoga County, with an average household size of 2.24 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 300,227 families in Cuyahoga County with an average family size of 3.04 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 192,749 26,221 81,257 251,040
Average Household Size 3.08 2.98 3.27 1.19
Total Families 192,749 26,221 81,257 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.69 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 300,227 families in Cuyahoga County, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cuyahoga County:

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 616,424 housing units in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 551,267 89.43%
Vacant 65,157 10.57%

35.77% of the total 616,424 housing units in Cuyahoga County are rental units. This is approximately 220,469 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 320,976 are occupied by the owner - or 52.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cuyahoga County is $875.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cuyahoga County 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
    9,822
  • Less than $500
    26,761
  • $500 to $999
    115,492
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57,529
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14,545
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3,397
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,330
  • $3,000 or more
    1,415

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cuyahoga County is $146,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    29,330
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    68,210
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    66,926
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    52,455
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    53,703
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    35,821
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12,407
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,124

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    172,978
  • 1940 to 1949
    59,255
  • 1950 to 1959
    122,029
  • 1960 to 1969
    87,208
  • 1970 to 1979
    61,996
  • 1980 to 1989
    36,031
  • 1990 to 1999
    38,356
  • 2000 to 2009
    24,353
  • 2010 to 2013
    13,714
  • 2014 or later
    504

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 Cuyahoga County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    69,095
  • 1 vehicle available
    222,661
  • 2 vehicles available
    186,543
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    72,968

Commuting to Work

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

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cuyahoga County.

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
    11,582
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    46,363
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    68,527
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    87,440
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    97,248
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    50,896
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    83,774
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    19,429
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20,222
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    30,520
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    13,851
  • 90 or more minutes
    8,244

Summary

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

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Places in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

We have data for 4 places in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.