Cleveland, OH Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
2,171,877 Population
2,701.45 Square Miles
803.97 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
41.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.27%
18 to 34
21.03%
35 to 64
37.63%
65 and Over
21.07%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.75%
Female
51.25%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
6.22%
Native
93.78%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
44.07%
2000 to 2009
18.4%
1990 to 1999
16.06%
Before 1990
21.47%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
7.59%
High School Grad or Higher
92.41%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.75%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.57%
Dropped Out
4.43%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
89.04%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$43,506
Median Household Income
$72,532
Gini Index
0.47
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.91%
Unemployed
4.09%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
12.04%
Population Under 18
Poverty
17.5%
Non-poverty
82.5%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
10.63%
Non-poverty
89.37%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
6.06%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.94%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.27
Number of Households
936,673
Marital Status
Single
53.96%
Married
46.04%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
38.33%
Now Married
47.88%
Widowed
3.25%
Divorced
10.54%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
33.63%
Now Married
44.32%
Widowed
9.16%
Divorced
12.9%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.18%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
1,022,657
Occupancy Status
Occupied
91.59%
Vacant
8.41%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.49%
Renter Occupied
31.51%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
23.25%
For Sale
5.63%
Other
71.12%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1963
Types of Structures
Single Unit
73.33%
Multi Unit
25.54%
Mobile Home
1.09%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
60.25%
Without Mortgage
39.75%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$234,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,087
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
10.92%