Cuyahoga County, OH

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Cuyahoga County Overview

1,256,620
TOTAL POPULATION
604,080
MALE POPULATION
652,540
FEMALE POPULATION
92.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,807
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,288
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,074
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,998
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
652,213
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cuyahoga County Area Codes

Race in Cuyahoga County

The most populous races in Cuyahoga County are White / Caucasian (751,741 | 59.8%), Black / African American (365,216 | 29.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (81,987 | 6.5%).
Race in Cuyahoga County
Race# Population% Population
Asian40,0873.2%
Black / African American365,21629.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific4500.0%
Hispanic or Latino81,9876.5%
Native / Alaskan2,5400.2%
White / Caucasian751,74159.8%
Two or more Races72,1045.7%
Some other Race24,4821.9%
Total1,256,620100.0%

Ancestry in Cuyahoga County

The most populous ancestries reported in Cuyahoga County are German (184,074 | 14.6%), Irish (147,805 | 11.8%), Italian (103,593 | 8.2%), Polish (88,093 | 7.0%), and English (76,634 | 6.1%), together accounting for 47.8% of all Cuyahoga County residents.
Ancestry in Cuyahoga County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4730.0%
African8,8740.7%
Albanian2,0450.2%
Alsatian330.0%
American37,5313.0%
Apache730.0%
Arab22,1381.8%
Argentinean3150.0%
Armenian1,0030.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac70.0%
Australian1280.0%
Austrian4,0890.3%
Bahamian590.0%
Bangladeshi530.0%
Barbadian810.0%
Basque330.0%
Belgian6080.1%
Belizean780.0%
Bermudan390.0%
Bhutanese2,2300.2%
Blackfeet1,1190.1%
Bolivian880.0%
Brazilian3400.0%
British4,7620.4%
British West Indian390.0%
Bulgarian4200.0%
Burmese3,6380.3%
Cajun550.0%
Cambodian400.0%
Canadian1,2660.1%
Cape Verdean410.0%
Carpatho Rusyn2350.0%
Celtic1040.0%
Central American5,3130.4%
Central American Indian2,6950.2%
Cherokee3,5470.3%
Cheyenne40.0%
Chickasaw990.0%
Chilean4160.0%
Chinese220.0%
Chippewa2580.0%
Choctaw2710.0%
Colombian1,1580.1%
Comanche220.0%
Costa Rican680.0%
Creek1180.0%
Croatian6,9930.6%
Crow90.0%
Cuban1,9660.2%
Cypriot230.0%
Czech12,9761.0%
Czechoslovakian3,0940.3%
Danish1,3890.1%
Delaware570.0%
Dominican2,3970.2%
Dutch7,6720.6%
Dutch West Indian200.0%
Eastern European7,5320.6%
Ecuadorian5980.1%
Egyptian1,7550.1%
English76,6346.1%
Estonian790.0%
Ethiopian4650.0%
European12,8211.0%
Fijian80.0%
Filipino3480.0%
Finnish2,5900.2%
French15,9081.3%
French American Indian240.0%
French Canadian2,5360.2%
German184,07414.6%
German Russian60.0%
Ghanaian5690.1%
Greek7,4050.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro1520.0%
Guatemalan1,7450.1%
Guyanese4860.0%
Haitian6290.1%
Honduran8980.1%
Hopi140.0%
Hungarian32,7702.6%
Icelander1330.0%
Indian (Asian)11,1470.9%
Indonesian1280.0%
Inupiat170.0%
Iranian1,0930.1%
Iraqi3240.0%
Irish147,80511.8%
Iroquois1040.0%
Israeli7680.1%
Italian103,5938.2%
Jamaican3,3000.3%
Japanese1,0620.1%
Jordanian8050.1%
Kenyan570.0%
Korean6,2750.5%
Laotian2200.0%
Latvian5530.0%
Lebanese6,3160.5%
Liberian7920.1%
Lithuanian5,3860.4%
Lumbee830.0%
Luxembourger420.0%
Macedonian5630.0%
Malaysian1390.0%
Maltese160.0%
Mexican15,0281.2%
Mexican American Indian4140.0%
Mongolian780.0%
Moroccan1,0410.1%
Native Hawaiian5300.0%
Navajo1310.0%
New Zealander980.0%
Nicaraguan4290.0%
Nigerian3,1340.3%
Northern European9070.1%
Norwegian3,8210.3%
Osage60.0%
Ottawa100.0%
Pakistani5440.0%
Palestinian4,2500.3%
Panamanian3850.0%
Paraguayan460.0%
Pennsylvania German6200.1%
Peruvian1,0420.1%
Polish88,0937.0%
Portuguese1,1600.1%
Potawatomi70.0%
Pueblo470.0%
Puerto Rican48,5763.9%
Romanian7,4310.6%
Russian14,3691.1%
Salvadoran1,7830.1%
Samoan1690.0%
Scandinavian1,2040.1%
Scotch-Irish7,8130.6%
Scottish14,3281.1%
Seminole1030.0%
Senegalese500.0%
Serbian4,7100.4%
Sierra Leonean500.0%
Sioux930.0%
Slavic7360.1%
Slovak27,3712.2%
Slovene14,3621.1%
Somali6170.1%
South African2550.0%
South American4,3500.4%
South American Indian710.0%
Soviet Union180.0%
Spaniard1,0970.1%
Spanish1,4130.1%
Sri Lankan2,6190.2%
Subsaharan African17,1301.4%
Sudanese2230.0%
Swedish6,2380.5%
Swiss3,0230.2%
Syrian2,6180.2%
Taiwanese220.0%
Thai16,1911.3%
Tlingit-Haida190.0%
Tongan460.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5450.0%
Turkish5820.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander460.0%
Ugandan3660.0%
Ukrainian14,1851.1%
Uruguayan1760.0%
Venezuelan4820.0%
Vietnamese6130.1%
Welsh7,1220.6%
West Indian8620.1%
Yaqui250.0%
Yugoslavian1,2600.1%
Yup'ik1510.0%
Zimbabwean1030.0%
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Immigrants in Cuyahoga County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cuyahoga County came from Asia (39,098 | 3.1%), Europe (31,983 | 2.5%), Eastern Europe (21,780 | 1.7%), South Central Asia (16,093 | 1.3%), and Latin America (12,850 | 1.0%), together accounting for 9.7% of all Cuyahoga County residents.
Immigrants in Cuyahoga County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4800.0%
Africa8,7860.7%
Albania1,6010.1%
Argentina1960.0%
Armenia1140.0%
Asia39,0983.1%
Australia1290.0%
Austria3440.0%
Bahamas110.0%
Bangladesh3470.0%
Barbados470.0%
Belarus3030.0%
Belgium1360.0%
Belize630.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,1490.1%
Brazil4660.0%
Bulgaria4010.0%
Cabo Verde50.0%
Cambodia2750.0%
Cameroon730.0%
Canada2,0930.2%
Caribbean3,3670.3%
Central America6,0850.5%
Chile740.0%
China6,5640.5%
Colombia6390.1%
Congo2840.0%
Costa Rica1140.0%
Croatia5770.1%
Cuba4070.0%
Czechoslovakia5330.0%
Denmark450.0%
Dominican Republic1,1170.1%
Eastern Africa1,8780.2%
Eastern Asia8,7700.7%
Eastern Europe21,7801.7%
Ecuador3020.0%
Egypt1,4810.1%
El Salvador7740.1%
England7050.1%
Ethiopia2330.0%
Europe31,9832.5%
Fiji100.0%
France6830.1%
Germany2,8570.2%
Ghana3440.0%
Greece8510.1%
Grenada210.0%
Guatemala1,1630.1%
Guyana4760.0%
Haiti710.0%
Honduras6210.1%
Hong Kong5620.0%
Hungary1,0130.1%
India9,9100.8%
Indonesia1700.0%
Iran9830.1%
Iraq6260.1%
Ireland4340.0%
Israel9410.1%
Italy2,3550.2%
Jamaica1,1260.1%
Japan3300.0%
Jordan8010.1%
Kazakhstan2050.0%
Kenya4240.0%
Korea1,8640.2%
Kuwait3450.0%
Laos810.0%
Latin America12,8501.0%
Latvia1120.0%
Lebanon1,3900.1%
Liberia4070.0%
Lithuania2760.0%
Malaysia940.0%
Mexico2,8420.2%
Middle Africa7380.1%
Moldova6890.1%
Morocco7930.1%
Nepal6700.1%
Netherlands1500.0%
Nicaragua2900.0%
Nigeria1,4450.1%
North Macedonia1800.0%
Northern Africa2,5320.2%
Northern Europe2,5150.2%
Norway160.0%
Oceania2580.0%
Pakistan7400.1%
Panama2130.0%
Peru7270.1%
Philippines2,9090.2%
Poland2,0830.2%
Portugal300.0%
Romania3,3590.3%
Russia1,9190.2%
Saudi Arabia4980.0%
Scotland3240.0%
Senegal670.0%
Serbia1,0260.1%
Sierra Leone470.0%
Singapore600.0%
Somalia2200.0%
South Africa3260.0%
South America3,3980.3%
South Central Asia16,0931.3%
South Eastern Asia5,6860.4%
Southern Europe3,4300.3%
Spain1920.0%
Sri Lanka920.0%
Sudan580.0%
Sweden530.0%
Switzerland120.0%
Syria1,7790.1%
Taiwan4050.0%
Thailand3450.0%
Trinidad and Tobago3630.0%
Turkey2710.0%
Uganda3180.0%
Ukraine5,0250.4%
Uruguay1910.0%
Uzbekistan1,0250.1%
Venezuela2890.0%
Vietnam1,6840.1%
West Indies1670.0%
Western Africa3,1720.3%
Western Asia7,6280.6%
Western Europe4,1820.3%
Yemen410.0%
Zaire3810.0%
Zimbabwe1690.0%
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Sex and Age in Cuyahoga County

Sex and Age in Cuyahoga County

The most populous age groups in Cuyahoga County are 25 to 29 Years (44,847 | 7.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (46,378 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35,296 (5.8%)33,692 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years35,128 (5.8%)34,135 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years38,287 (6.3%)36,054 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years38,135 (6.3%)36,993 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years39,559 (6.6%)39,830 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years44,847 (7.4%)46,378 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years42,949 (7.1%)44,419 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years37,325 (6.2%)39,240 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years35,949 (5.9%)37,677 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years34,568 (5.7%)36,931 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years37,877 (6.3%)40,587 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years40,561 (6.7%)45,708 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years43,540 (7.2%)46,246 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years35,776 (5.9%)41,766 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years26,628 (4.4%)31,446 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years16,546 (2.7%)24,412 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years9,941 (1.7%)16,761 (2.6%)
85 Years and over11,168 (1.8%)20,265 (3.1%)
Total604,080 (100.0%)652,540 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cuyahoga County

Median Family Size in Cuyahoga County

The median family size in Cuyahoga County is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (80,442 | 27.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25,463 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cuyahoga County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple191,561 (64.4%)3.05
Single Male/Father25,463 (8.6%)2.69
Single Female/Mother80,442 (27.0%)3.13
Total Families297,466 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Cuyahoga County

The median household size in Cuyahoga County is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (80,442 | 14.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (254,955 | 46.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cuyahoga County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple191,561 (34.7%)3.06
Single Male/Father25,463 (4.6%)2.97
Single Female/Mother80,442 (14.6%)3.30
Non-family254,955 (46.2%)1.18
Total Households552,421 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cuyahoga County

Out of a total of 552,421 households in Cuyahoga County, 297,466 (53.8%) are family households, while 254,955 (46.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 141,208, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 217,098.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cuyahoga County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-217,098 (39.3%)
2-Person Households141,208 (25.6%)33,848 (6.1%)
3-Person Households71,239 (12.9%)2,706 (0.5%)
4-Person Households50,902 (9.2%)812 (0.2%)
5-Person Households22,138 (4.0%)429 (0.1%)
6-Person Households7,904 (1.4%)22 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,075 (0.7%)40 (0.0%)
Total297,466 (53.8%)254,955 (46.2%)

Female Fertility in Cuyahoga County

Fertility by Age in Cuyahoga County

Average fertility rate in Cuyahoga County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years632 (4.4%)17.0
20 to 34 years10,481 (72.8%)80.0
35 to 50 years3,282 (22.8%)27.0
Total14,395 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cuyahoga County

54.6% of women with births (14,395) in Cuyahoga County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)632 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years5,513 (52.6%)4,968 (47.4%)
35 to 50 years2,350 (71.6%)932 (28.4%)
Total7,860 (54.6%)6,535 (45.4%)

Fertility by Education in Cuyahoga County

Average fertility rate in Cuyahoga County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cuyahoga County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,748 (12.1%)41.0
High School Diploma2,644 (18.4%)45.0
College or Associate's Degree3,854 (26.8%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree3,515 (24.4%)58.0
Graduate Degree2,634 (18.3%)63.0
Total14,395 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cuyahoga County

45.4% of women with births in Cuyahoga County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cuyahoga County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School428 (24.5%)1,320 (75.5%)
High School Diploma669 (25.3%)1,975 (74.7%)
College or Associate's Degree1,333 (34.6%)2,521 (65.4%)
Bachelor's Degree2,991 (85.1%)524 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree2,439 (92.6%)195 (7.4%)
Total7,860 (54.6%)6,535 (45.4%)

Income in Cuyahoga County

Income Overview in Cuyahoga County

Per Capita Income in Cuyahoga County is $39,807, while median incomes of families and households are $83,288 and $60,074 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,256,620$39,807
Median Family Income297,466$83,288
Mean Family Income297,466$114,969
Median Household Income552,421$60,074
Mean Household Income552,421$88,627
Income Deficit297,466$10,998
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,256,62024.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,256,62075.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,256,6200.51

Earnings by Sex in Cuyahoga County

Average Earnings in Cuyahoga County are $41,017, $47,052 for men and $35,670 for women, a difference of 24.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Cuyahoga County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male336,996 (50.0%)$47,052
Female337,213 (50.0%)$35,670
Total674,209 (100.0%)$41,017

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cuyahoga County

The most common earnings brackets in Cuyahoga County are $100,000+ for men (57,478 | 17.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (30,048 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cuyahoga County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less17,184 (5.1%)20,027 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99910,417 (3.1%)13,742 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,820 (3.2%)15,726 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9997,784 (2.3%)10,770 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4999,390 (2.8%)14,068 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9998,005 (2.4%)9,463 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4997,843 (2.3%)10,717 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9996,237 (1.8%)8,732 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4997,734 (2.3%)8,528 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9997,876 (2.3%)11,980 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99917,691 (5.2%)22,603 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99917,276 (5.1%)19,607 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99915,809 (4.7%)19,278 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99915,361 (4.6%)18,266 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99917,008 (5.1%)16,896 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,236 (4.2%)14,527 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99928,719 (8.5%)24,410 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99921,560 (6.4%)20,290 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938,568 (11.4%)30,048 (8.9%)
$100,000+57,478 (17.1%)27,535 (8.2%)
Total336,996 (100.0%)337,213 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cuyahoga County

Average earnings in Cuyahoga County are $54,242 for men and $41,024 for women, a difference of 24.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,903, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,754. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,073, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,223.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cuyahoga County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,754$22,223
High School Diploma$39,853$28,628
College or Associate's Degree$48,218$35,368
Bachelor's Degree$73,454$52,742
Graduate Degree$95,903$70,073
Total$54,242$41,024

Family Income in Cuyahoga County

Family Income Brackets in Cuyahoga County

According to the Cuyahoga County family income data, there are 56,221 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7,437 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cuyahoga County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00013,0894.4%
$10,000 to $14,9997,4372.5%
$15,000 to $24,99916,0635.4%
$25,000 to $34,99919,6336.6%
$35,000 to $49,99930,63910.3%
$50,000 to $74,99948,18916.2%
$75,000 to $99,99939,26613.2%
$100,000 to $149,99956,22118.9%
$150,000 to $199,99929,1529.8%
$200,000+37,18312.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cuyahoga County

4-person families (48,003 | 16.1%) account for the highest median family income in Cuyahoga County with $112,701 per family, while 2-person families (150,580 | 50.6%) have the highest median income of $36,584 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cuyahoga County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families150,580 (50.6%)$73,168
3-Person Families68,486 (23.0%)$86,032
4-Person Families48,003 (16.1%)$112,701
5-Person Families19,778 (6.7%)$98,446
6-Person Families7,200 (2.4%)$92,152
7+ Person Families3,419 (1.1%)$92,128
Total297,466 (100.0%)$83,288

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cuyahoga County

The median family income in Cuyahoga County is $83,288, with families comprising 3+ earners (31,537) having the highest median family income of $139,604, while families with no earners (45,237) have the lowest median family income of $43,187, accounting for 10.6% and 15.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cuyahoga County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners45,237 (15.2%)$43,187
1 Earner102,951 (34.6%)$55,280
2 Earners117,741 (39.6%)$114,250
3+ Earners31,537 (10.6%)$139,604
Total297,466 (100.0%)$83,288

Household Income in Cuyahoga County

Household Income Brackets in Cuyahoga County

With 93,912 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cuyahoga County, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 30,936 households (5.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cuyahoga County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00039,2227.1%
$10,000 to $14,99930,9365.6%
$15,000 to $24,99949,1658.9%
$25,000 to $34,99949,1658.9%
$35,000 to $49,99966,29112.0%
$50,000 to $74,99993,91217.0%
$75,000 to $99,99965,73811.9%
$100,000 to $149,99977,33914.0%
$150,000 to $199,99936,4606.6%
$200,000+43,6417.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cuyahoga County

The median household income in Cuyahoga County is $60,074, with the highest median household income of $71,854 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 201,209 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,821, with 20,111 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cuyahoga County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20,111 (3.6%)$33,821
25 to 44 Years173,694 (31.4%)$66,350
45 to 64 Years201,209 (36.4%)$71,854
65+ Years157,407 (28.5%)$47,086
Total552,421 (100.0%)$60,074

Poverty in Cuyahoga County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cuyahoga County

With 15.3% poverty level for males and 17.6% for females among the residents of Cuyahoga County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9,501 males (27.3%) and 2,029 females (32.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,501 (27.3%)7,966 (23.9%)
5 Years1,608 (26.2%)2,029 (32.3%)
6 to 11 Years11,377 (25.7%)10,084 (24.2%)
12 to 14 Years4,836 (21.9%)4,430 (20.7%)
15 Years1,613 (20.0%)1,855 (26.0%)
16 and 17 Years2,787 (19.0%)2,893 (19.0%)
18 to 24 Years9,822 (19.5%)12,330 (24.5%)
25 to 34 Years10,381 (11.9%)17,642 (19.5%)
35 to 44 Years7,874 (10.8%)11,333 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,793 (12.2%)11,184 (14.5%)
55 to 64 Years12,108 (14.6%)13,849 (15.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,636 (10.9%)8,969 (12.5%)
75 Years and over3,234 (9.0%)8,139 (14.1%)
Total90,570 (15.3%)112,703 (17.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cuyahoga County

According to the poverty statistics in Cuyahoga County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.0% of males and 87.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25,335 (72.7%)25,395 (76.1%)
5 Years4,533 (73.8%)4,253 (67.7%)
6 to 11 Years32,867 (74.3%)31,560 (75.8%)
12 to 14 Years17,272 (78.1%)16,941 (79.3%)
15 Years6,468 (80.0%)5,293 (74.1%)
16 and 17 Years11,911 (81.0%)12,344 (81.0%)
18 to 24 Years40,607 (80.5%)38,001 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years76,511 (88.0%)72,765 (80.5%)
35 to 44 Years64,670 (89.1%)65,281 (85.2%)
45 to 54 Years63,152 (87.8%)65,788 (85.5%)
55 to 64 Years70,986 (85.4%)77,616 (84.9%)
65 to 74 Years54,472 (89.1%)62,679 (87.5%)
75 Years and over32,670 (91.0%)49,516 (85.9%)
Total501,454 (84.7%)527,432 (82.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cuyahoga County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cuyahoga County show that 4.0% or 7,746 of the total 191,561 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.0%, comprising of 253 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.3%, which includes 3,935 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cuyahoga County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children117,093 (96.8%)3,935 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children53,149 (96.3%)2,044 (3.7%)
3 or 4 Children12,621 (89.3%)1,514 (10.7%)
5 or more Children952 (79.0%)253 (21.0%)
Total183,815 (96.0%)7,746 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cuyahoga County

According to the poverty data in Cuyahoga County, 16.5% or 4,212 single-father households and 28.8% or 23,140 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 households (73.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 767 households (71.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cuyahoga County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,363 (10.8%)3,401 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children2,286 (20.1%)13,863 (34.5%)
3 or 4 Children478 (34.5%)5,109 (59.9%)
5 or more Children85 (73.9%)767 (71.8%)
Total4,212 (16.5%)23,140 (28.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cuyahoga County

The poverty data for Cuyahoga County shows that 7,746 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 27,352 of the single-parent households (25.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 253 households (21.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 852 household (72.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cuyahoga County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,935 (3.3%)4,764 (11.0%)
1 or 2 Children2,044 (3.7%)16,149 (31.3%)
3 or 4 Children1,514 (10.7%)5,587 (56.3%)
5 or more Children253 (21.0%)852 (72.0%)
Total7,746 (4.0%)27,352 (25.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Cuyahoga County

Employment by Class of Employer in Cuyahoga County

Among the 592,913 employed individuals in Cuyahoga County, private company employees (391,901 | 66.1%), not-for-profit organizations (81,388 | 13.7%), and local government employees (45,907 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cuyahoga County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees391,90166.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20,2583.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)25,9164.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations81,38813.7%
Local Government Employees45,9077.7%
State Government Employees10,0661.7%
Federal Government Employees16,6752.8%
Unpaid Family Workers8020.1%
Total592,913100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cuyahoga County

According to the labor force statistics for Cuyahoga County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,028,727), 63.4% or 652,213 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 46,959 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.9% or 75,923 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.3% or 6,273 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years26,922 (45.0%)6,273 (23.3%)
20 to 24 Years61,130 (77.0%)7,030 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Years77,906 (85.4%)5,765 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years75,923 (86.9%)5,163 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years126,761 (84.4%)7,859 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years122,520 (81.7%)7,596 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years63,494 (73.6%)2,857 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years52,615 (58.6%)2,262 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years37,837 (27.9%)1,438 (3.8%)
75 Years and over7,432 (7.5%)498 (6.7%)
Total652,213 (63.4%)46,959 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cuyahoga County

According to labor force statistics for Cuyahoga County, 79.3% of individuals (519,258) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (654,802) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 31,675 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 216,068 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.7% or 4,449 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cuyahoga County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28,337 (53.7%)8,285 (15.7%)
High School Diploma119,653 (72.1%)15,434 (9.3%)
College / Associate Degree155,082 (80.8%)12,092 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher216,068 (88.5%)7,080 (2.9%)
Total519,258 (79.3%)39,943 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cuyahoga County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cuyahoga County are Community & Social Service (66,084 | 10.9%), Management (64,072 | 10.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (49,149 | 8.1%), Business & Financial (40,645 | 6.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (40,019 | 6.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cuyahoga County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cuyahoga County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.9%), Computers & Mathematics (73.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.3%), and Health Technologists (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cuyahoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management35,872 (56.0%)28,200 (44.0%)
Business & Financial19,324 (47.5%)21,321 (52.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science28,986 (72.4%)11,033 (27.6%)
Computers & Mathematics16,196 (73.7%)5,783 (26.3%)
Architecture & Engineering9,146 (82.9%)1,881 (17.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,644 (52.0%)3,369 (48.0%)
Community & Social Service 22,773 (34.5%)43,311 (65.5%)
Education, Arts & Media3,978 (33.1%)8,026 (66.9%)
Legal Services & Support4,452 (47.0%)5,015 (53.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8,800 (26.3%)24,697 (73.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5,543 (49.9%)5,573 (50.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13,139 (26.7%)36,010 (73.3%)
Health Technologists10,664 (30.1%)24,790 (69.9%)
Total (Category)120,094 (46.2%)139,875 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)302,324 (49.9%)302,890 (50.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cuyahoga County are Food Preparation & Serving (32,029 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (22,153 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (19,145 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (15,565 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (11,881 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Cuyahoga County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cuyahoga County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.9%), Security & Protection (77.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.7%), Personal Care & Service (74.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cuyahoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3,382 (15.3%)18,771 (84.7%)
Security & Protection9,243 (77.8%)2,638 (22.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention4,831 (71.7%)1,911 (28.3%)
Law Enforcement4,412 (85.9%)727 (14.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving15,187 (47.4%)16,842 (52.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11,423 (59.7%)7,722 (40.3%)
Personal Care & Service3,974 (25.5%)11,591 (74.5%)
Total (Category)43,209 (42.9%)57,564 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)302,324 (49.9%)302,890 (50.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cuyahoga County are Office & Administration (74,540 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (56,144 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cuyahoga County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cuyahoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related28,296 (50.4%)27,848 (49.6%)
Office & Administration19,748 (26.5%)54,792 (73.5%)
Total (Category)48,044 (36.8%)82,640 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)302,324 (49.9%)302,890 (50.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cuyahoga County are Construction & Extraction (18,129 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13,823 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (734 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cuyahoga County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cuyahoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry417 (56.8%)317 (43.2%)
Construction & Extraction17,325 (95.6%)804 (4.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13,159 (95.2%)664 (4.8%)
Total (Category)30,901 (94.5%)1,785 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)302,324 (49.9%)302,890 (50.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cuyahoga County are Production (35,509 | 5.9%), Material Moving (24,590 | 4.1%), and Transportation (21,003 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cuyahoga County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cuyahoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production25,226 (71.0%)10,283 (29.0%)
Transportation16,523 (78.7%)4,480 (21.3%)
Material Moving18,327 (74.5%)6,263 (25.5%)
Total (Category)60,076 (74.1%)21,026 (25.9%)
Total (Overall)302,324 (49.9%)302,890 (50.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cuyahoga County

Employment Industries in Cuyahoga County

The major employment industries in Cuyahoga County include Health Care & Social Assistance (112,282 | 18.5%), Manufacturing (71,190 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (63,372 | 10.5%), Educational Services (49,395 | 8.2%), and Professional & Scientific (45,394 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Cuyahoga County

Employment Industries by Sex in Cuyahoga County

The Cuyahoga County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (80.4%), and Utilities (76.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), Educational Services (68.3%), and Finance & Insurance (53.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cuyahoga County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting664 (64.4%)367 (35.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction255 (80.4%)62 (19.6%)
Construction23,888 (88.8%)3,004 (11.2%)
Manufacturing50,048 (70.3%)21,142 (29.7%)
Wholesale Trade11,301 (71.2%)4,574 (28.8%)
Retail Trade31,304 (49.4%)32,068 (50.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing20,267 (71.1%)8,223 (28.9%)
Utilities2,607 (76.2%)815 (23.8%)
Information5,233 (54.5%)4,366 (45.5%)
Finance & Insurance17,213 (46.8%)19,582 (53.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5,753 (54.3%)4,835 (45.7%)
Professional & Scientific25,618 (56.4%)19,776 (43.6%)
Enterprise Management487 (48.5%)516 (51.4%)
Administrative & Support13,165 (53.3%)11,538 (46.7%)
Educational Services15,639 (31.7%)33,756 (68.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance27,624 (24.6%)84,658 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6,905 (52.0%)6,367 (48.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services19,566 (48.1%)21,106 (51.9%)
Public Administration12,732 (52.7%)11,431 (47.3%)
Total302,324 (49.9%)302,890 (50.0%)

Education in Cuyahoga County

School Enrollment in Cuyahoga County

The most common levels of schooling among the 284,721 students in Cuyahoga County are high school (62,056 | 21.8%), middle school (58,387 | 20.5%), and college / undergraduate (57,417 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Cuyahoga County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool18,2976.4%
Kindergarten13,2544.7%
Elementary School55,91519.6%
Middle School58,38720.5%
High School62,05621.8%
College / Undergraduate57,41720.2%
Graduate / Professional19,3956.8%
Total284,721100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cuyahoga County

Out of a total of 284,721 students who are enrolled in schools in Cuyahoga County, 75,166 (26.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 209,555 (73.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6,713 (47.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 35,101 (79.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7,540 (52.9%)6,713 (47.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old49,865 (76.5%)15,354 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds57,852 (79.4%)14,975 (20.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds35,101 (79.8%)8,861 (20.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15,244 (68.7%)6,950 (31.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds19,742 (63.6%)11,316 (36.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13,938 (69.5%)6,110 (30.5%)
35 Years and over10,389 (68.5%)4,771 (31.5%)
Total209,555 (73.6%)75,166 (26.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cuyahoga County

Business (67,857 | 19.9%), education (37,426 | 11.0%), science & technology (36,175 | 10.6%), social sciences (27,046 | 8.0%), and engineering (22,985 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 340,233 individuals in Cuyahoga County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cuyahoga County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics12,9983.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural21,2666.2%
Physical & Health Sciences11,2313.3%
Psychology17,1005.0%
Social Sciences27,0468.0%
Engineering22,9856.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,7700.8%
Science & Technology36,17510.6%
Business67,85719.9%
Education37,42611.0%
Literature & Languages15,8994.7%
Liberal Arts & History16,3314.8%
Visual & Performing Arts15,6474.6%
Communications17,8205.2%
Arts & Humanities17,6825.2%
Total340,233100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cuyahoga County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cuyahoga County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cuyahoga County are males with 2 vehicles (134,291, accounting for 45.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (120,616, making up 45.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cuyahoga County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13,102 (4.4%)14,439 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle70,847 (23.9%)90,164 (30.7%)
2 Vehicles134,291 (45.4%)120,616 (41.1%)
3 Vehicles52,804 (17.8%)46,952 (16.0%)
4 Vehicles17,816 (6.0%)15,488 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles7,081 (2.4%)5,703 (1.9%)
Total295,941 (100.0%)293,362 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cuyahoga County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cuyahoga County are 20 to 24 minutes (94,568 commuters, 18.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (85,760 commuters, 16.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (80,528 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Cuyahoga County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11,9912.3%
5 to 9 Minutes45,7568.7%
10 to 14 Minutes67,70312.9%
15 to 19 Minutes85,76016.4%
20 to 24 Minutes94,56818.0%
25 to 29 Minutes50,2459.6%
30 to 34 Minutes80,52815.4%
35 to 39 Minutes19,1163.6%
40 to 44 Minutes18,8913.6%
45 to 59 Minutes29,0915.6%
60 to 89 Minutes12,5552.4%
90 or more Minutes8,0971.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Cuyahoga County

The most common commute times in Cuyahoga County are 20 to 24 minutes (47,417 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (47,151 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cuyahoga County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5,684 (2.1%)6,307 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes20,779 (7.9%)24,977 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes31,649 (11.9%)36,054 (13.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes42,562 (16.1%)43,198 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes47,417 (17.9%)47,151 (18.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes25,735 (9.7%)24,510 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes42,902 (16.2%)37,626 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes9,859 (3.7%)9,257 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes10,206 (3.8%)8,685 (3.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes16,116 (6.1%)12,975 (5.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes7,142 (2.7%)5,413 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes4,775 (1.8%)3,322 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cuyahoga County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cuyahoga County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (34,246, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (36,545, 14.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cuyahoga County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12,480 (4.7%)7,728 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,800 (3.3%)4,198 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12,704 (4.8%)7,614 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23,317 (8.8%)18,147 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM25,163 (9.5%)21,844 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34,246 (12.9%)36,545 (14.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31,029 (11.7%)36,289 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM29,920 (11.3%)34,340 (13.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15,762 (5.9%)18,150 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17,864 (6.8%)21,150 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8,333 (3.2%)8,732 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4,235 (1.6%)4,102 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM20,853 (7.9%)20,115 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM20,120 (7.6%)20,521 (7.9%)
Total264,826 (100.0%)259,475 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cuyahoga County

Occupancy by Ownership in Cuyahoga County

Of the total 552,421 dwellings in Cuyahoga County, owner-occupied units account for 322,866 (58.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 229,555 (41.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cuyahoga County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units322,86658.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units229,55541.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units552,421100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cuyahoga County

Occupancy by Household Size in Cuyahoga County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household217,09839.3%
2-Person Household175,05631.7%
3-Person Household73,94513.4%
4+ Person Household86,32215.6%
Total Housing Units552,421100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cuyahoga County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cuyahoga County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household98,780 (45.5%)118,318 (54.5%)
2-Person Household116,831 (66.7%)58,225 (33.3%)
3-Person Household47,900 (64.8%)26,045 (35.2%)
4+ Person Household59,355 (68.8%)26,967 (31.2%)
Total Housing Units322,866 (58.5%)229,555 (41.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cuyahoga County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cuyahoga County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School17,310 (38.2%)27,988 (61.8%)
High School Diploma73,280 (53.7%)63,170 (46.3%)
College/Associate Degree92,056 (54.5%)76,954 (45.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher140,220 (69.5%)61,443 (30.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cuyahoga County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cuyahoga County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years109,85919.9%
35 to 44 Years83,94615.2%
45 to 54 Years89,81116.3%
55 to 64 Years111,39820.2%
65 to 74 Years89,48316.2%
75 to 84 Years46,4738.4%
85 Years and Over21,4513.9%
Total552,421100.0%

Housing Finances in Cuyahoga County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cuyahoga County

Median Income by Occupancy in Cuyahoga County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied322,866 (58.5%)$83,530
Renter-Occupied229,555 (41.5%)$36,864
Average552,421 (100.0%)$60,074

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cuyahoga County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cuyahoga County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007,653 (2.4%)16,724 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,179 (1.3%)10,883 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9997,327 (2.3%)23,690 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9999,040 (2.8%)16,809 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9999,547 (3.0%)13,584 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99920,616 (6.4%)28,675 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99932,781 (10.2%)33,713 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99953,524 (16.6%)40,220 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,138 (14.3%)19,700 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99961,328 (19.0%)16,097 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more70,733 (21.9%)9,460 (4.1%)
Total322,866 (100.0%)229,555 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cuyahoga County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cuyahoga County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010,027 (3.1%)13,379 (5.8%)
$300 to $49932,062 (9.9%)10,303 (4.5%)
$500 to $79962,338 (19.3%)46,370 (20.2%)
$800 to $99937,041 (11.5%)52,214 (22.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49981,868 (25.4%)67,979 (29.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99947,950 (14.8%)20,356 (8.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49922,260 (6.9%)5,211 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99912,286 (3.8%)1,670 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more17,034 (5.3%)2,183 (0.9%)
Total322,866 (100.0%)229,555 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cuyahoga County

Housing Structures in Cuyahoga County

Housing Structures in Cuyahoga County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached341,56561.8%
Single Unit, Attached28,3365.1%
2 Unit Apartments35,9596.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16,0472.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments23,0374.2%
10 or more Apartments104,60118.9%
Mobile Home / Other2,8760.5%
Total552,421100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cuyahoga County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cuyahoga County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached283,711 (83.1%)57,854 (16.9%)
Single Unit, Attached16,272 (57.4%)12,064 (42.6%)
2 Unit Apartments9,194 (25.6%)26,765 (74.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,763 (11.0%)14,284 (89.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,732 (7.5%)21,305 (92.5%)
10 or more Apartments8,193 (7.8%)96,408 (92.2%)
Mobile Home / Other2,001 (69.6%)875 (30.4%)
Total322,866 (58.5%)229,555 (41.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cuyahoga County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cuyahoga County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room520 (0.2%)10,491 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,370 (1.3%)58,463 (25.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms64,947 (20.1%)101,620 (44.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms133,465 (41.3%)44,897 (19.6%)
8 or more Rooms119,564 (37.0%)14,084 (6.1%)
Total322,866 (100.0%)229,555 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cuyahoga County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cuyahoga County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas292,135 (90.5%)151,153 (65.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,703 (1.1%)4,678 (2.0%)
Electricity24,671 (7.6%)65,612 (28.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene479 (0.2%)263 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke45 (0.0%)48 (0.0%)
All other Fuels857 (0.3%)3,793 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used976 (0.3%)4,008 (1.8%)
Total322,866 (100.0%)229,555 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cuyahoga County

Household Vehicle Usage in Cuyahoga County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12,427 (3.8%)55,728 (24.3%)
1 Vehicle109,715 (34.0%)116,731 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles139,000 (43.0%)46,305 (20.2%)
3 or more Vehicles61,724 (19.1%)10,791 (4.7%)
Total322,866 (100.0%)229,555 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cuyahoga County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cuyahoga County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units130,402192,464
Median Property Value$150,700$179,900
Median Household Income$63,676$50,399
Monthly Housing Costs$630$15,948
Real Estate Taxes$3,323$3,957

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cuyahoga County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cuyahoga County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016,454 (12.6%)8,241 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99924,305 (18.6%)28,554 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99966,803 (51.2%)112,775 (58.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99915,374 (11.8%)30,321 (15.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9994,411 (3.4%)8,609 (4.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,679 (1.3%)2,296 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more1,376 (1.1%)1,668 (0.9%)
Total130,402 (100.0%)192,464 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cuyahoga County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cuyahoga County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007,361 (5.6%)7,514 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99916,173 (12.4%)4,471 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99912,263 (9.4%)9,741 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99915,655 (12.0%)8,353 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,499 (18.0%)17,126 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,097 (12.3%)30,025 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99919,020 (14.6%)30,041 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more20,334 (15.6%)42,308 (22.0%)
Total130,402 (100.0%)192,464 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cuyahoga County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cuyahoga County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x57,617 (44.2%)96,495 (50.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x22,590 (17.3%)102,527 (53.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x15,029 (11.5%)42,597 (22.1%)
4.0x or more33,380 (25.6%)18,171 (9.4%)
Total130,402 (100.0%)192,464 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cuyahoga County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cuyahoga County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011,702 (9.0%)1,454 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49915,555 (11.9%)8,246 (4.3%)
$800 to $1,49999,366 (76.2%)15,936 (8.3%)
Total130,402 (100.0%)192,464 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cuyahoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cuyahoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years79,702 (97.8%)1,825 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years184,297 (96.4%)6,928 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years101,165 (90.4%)10,757 (9.6%)
26 to 34 Years142,120 (89.6%)16,510 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years136,617 (91.7%)12,324 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years138,075 (92.8%)10,750 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years165,646 (94.9%)8,913 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years132,069 (99.5%)687 (0.5%)
75 Years and older93,353 (99.8%)206 (0.2%)
Total1,173,044 (94.5%)68,900 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cuyahoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cuyahoga County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born79,702 (97.8%)1,825 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen184,297 (96.4%)6,928 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen101,165 (90.4%)10,757 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cuyahoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cuyahoga County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000178,830 (92.8%)13,867 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999203,348 (91.5%)18,942 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999185,156 (93.2%)13,511 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999149,869 (95.0%)7,856 (5.0%)
$100,000 and over443,417 (96.9%)14,035 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cuyahoga County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 639,928 (49.0%)43,295 (53.1%)
6 to 18 Years83,265 (43.5%)109,525 (57.3%)
19 to 25 Years28,924 (25.8%)74,906 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years41,671 (26.3%)104,502 (65.9%)
35 to 44 Years35,257 (23.7%)105,446 (70.8%)
45 to 54 Years35,267 (23.7%)107,036 (71.9%)
55 to 64 Years46,653 (26.7%)126,182 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years125,126 (94.3%)70,883 (53.4%)
75 Years and over92,305 (98.7%)53,160 (56.8%)
Total528,396 (42.5%)794,935 (64.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cuyahoga County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cuyahoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years360 (1.0%)214 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years9,330 (9.7%)5,550 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years13,838 (9.8%)12,917 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years33,452 (14.7%)37,226 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years14,267 (23.4%)16,983 (23.7%)
75 Years and over16,094 (44.8%)27,419 (47.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cuyahoga County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cuyahoga County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years175 (0.5%)58 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years416 (0.4%)444 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,381 (1.0%)1,313 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years7,043 (3.1%)5,439 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,187 (8.5%)3,333 (4.6%)
75 Years and over7,681 (21.4%)8,847 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cuyahoga County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years210 (0.6%)156 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,091 (1.1%)1,249 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,198 (1.6%)2,215 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years5,886 (2.6%)6,873 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,656 (4.3%)2,961 (4.1%)
75 Years and over2,689 (7.5%)5,013 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cuyahoga County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8,186 (8.5%)4,185 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years10,132 (7.2%)9,012 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years14,247 (6.3%)14,808 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,763 (4.5%)3,325 (4.6%)
75 Years and over3,721 (10.4%)6,974 (12.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cuyahoga County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years452 (0.5%)535 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,518 (1.1%)2,238 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years17,006 (7.5%)22,724 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,194 (13.4%)12,353 (17.2%)
75 Years and over9,955 (27.7%)19,478 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cuyahoga County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,892 (2.0%)949 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,432 (1.0%)1,201 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years5,885 (2.6%)7,266 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,421 (4.0%)2,602 (3.6%)
75 Years and over3,859 (10.7%)7,726 (13.4%)

Technology Access in Cuyahoga County

Computing Device Access in Cuyahoga County

Computing Device Access in Cuyahoga County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop413,99974.9%
Smartphone469,90185.1%
Tablet328,78759.5%
No Computing Device44,3448.0%
Total552,421100.0%

Internet Access in Cuyahoga County

Internet Access in Cuyahoga County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,2220.2%
Broadband Home399,66072.4%
Cellular Data Only57,42910.4%
Satellite Internet30,8885.6%
No Internet77,87314.1%
Total552,421100.0%

Cuyahoga County Summary

Cuyahoga County, Ohio is located in the northeastern part of the state and is the most populous county in the state. It is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Summit County to the south, Lorain County to the west, and Geauga County to the east. The county seat is Cleveland, the largest city in the state.

History

Cuyahoga County was established in 1807 and named after the Cuyahoga River, which runs through the county. The county was originally part of the Connecticut Western Reserve, a tract of land set aside by the federal government for settlement by people from the New England states. The first settlers arrived in the area in 1796 and the county was officially organized in 1810.
The county grew rapidly in the 19th century, fueled by the growth of the city of Cleveland. The city was incorporated in 1836 and quickly became a major industrial center. The county was also home to many other industries, including steel, shipbuilding, and manufacturing.
In the 20th century, the county continued to grow and prosper. The population of the county increased from just over 500,000 in 1950 to over 1.3 million in 2000. The county also experienced a major economic boom in the late 20th century, with the growth of the healthcare, finance, and technology industries.

Geography

Cuyahoga County covers an area of 479 square miles and is located in the northeastern part of the state. The county is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Summit County to the south, Lorain County to the west, and Geauga County to the east. The county is divided into two parts by the Cuyahoga River, which runs through the county from west to east.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The highest point in the county is 1,213 feet above sea level, located in the western part of the county. The county is home to several major rivers, including the Cuyahoga, Chagrin, and Rocky rivers.

Economy

Cuyahoga County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and technology industries. The county is home to several major corporations, including KeyBank, Sherwin-Williams, and Eaton Corporation. The county is also home to several major healthcare providers, including the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals.
The county is also home to several major universities, including Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and the University of Akron. The county is also home to several major sports teams, including the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Indians.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Cuyahoga County had a population of 1,280,122. The population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.7 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945 and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cuyahoga County?
Total Population of Cuyahoga County is 1,256,620.
What is the Total Male Population of Cuyahoga County?
Total Male Population of Cuyahoga County is 604,080.
What is the Total Female Population of Cuyahoga County?
Total Female Population of Cuyahoga County is 652,540.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cuyahoga County?
There are 92.57 Males per 100 Females in Cuyahoga County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cuyahoga County?
There are 108.02 Females per 100 Males in Cuyahoga County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cuyahoga County?
Median Population Age in Cuyahoga County is 40.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cuyahoga County
Average Family Size in Cuyahoga County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cuyahoga County
Average Household Size in Cuyahoga County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cuyahoga County?
Per Capita income in Cuyahoga County is $39,807.
What is the Median Family Income in Cuyahoga County?
Median Family Income in Cuyahoga County is $83,288.
What is the Median Household income in Cuyahoga County?
Median Household Income in Cuyahoga County is $60,074.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cuyahoga County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cuyahoga County is 24.2%.
Women in Cuyahoga County earn 75.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cuyahoga County?
Family Income Deficit in Cuyahoga County is $10,998.
Families that are below poverty line in Cuyahoga County earn $10,998 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cuyahoga County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cuyahoga County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cuyahoga County?
There are 652,213 People in the Labor Forcein in Cuyahoga County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cuyahoga County?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Cuyahoga County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cuyahoga County?
Unemployment Rate in Cuyahoga County is 7.2%.