Cuyahoga County, OH

County

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    2024 Population
    1.25M
    US Senator
    Bernie Moreno
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jon Husted
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.4
    0.247% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.1%
    0.804% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $64,468
    2.62% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $195,400
    6.66% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    607,460
    0.26% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Cuyahoga County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97% of the residents in Cuyahoga County, OH are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Cuyahoga County, OH are Cuyahoga Community College District (4,569 degrees awarded in 2024), Cleveland State University (3,883 degrees), and Case Western Reserve University (3,834 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Cuyahoga County, OH was $195,400, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

    Most people in Cuyahoga County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Cuyahoga County, OH was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Cuyahoga County, OH is home to a population of 1.25M people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.45% of Cuyahoga County, OH residents were born outside of the country (92.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (704k people) in Cuyahoga County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 355k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97% of Cuyahoga County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cuyahoga County, OH was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cuyahoga County, OH
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      704k ± 1.25k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      355k ± 2.42k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      41.1k ± 863
    7.03%
    Hispanic Population
    87.5k people

    In 2024, there were 1.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (704k people) in Cuyahoga County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 355k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.03% of the people in Cuyahoga County, OH are hispanic (87.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cuyahoga County, OH as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      66,921 ± 6,333 people
    2. Mexico
      46,789 ± 5,300 people
    3. China
      32,961 ± 4,451 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.45%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    92.8k people
    7.42%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    92.7k people

    As of 2024, 7.45% of Cuyahoga County, OH residents (92.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cuyahoga County, OH was 7.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      18,591 ± 871
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      9,776 ± 1,010
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      6,650 ± 536

    Cuyahoga County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.3% of the population of Cuyahoga County, OH has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Cuyahoga County, OH see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 887 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 196 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    899 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cuyahoga County, OH

    Primary care physicians in Cuyahoga County, OH see an average of 899 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.73%
    Uninsured
    46.2%
    Employer Coverage
    22.6%
    Medicaid
    14.5%
    Medicare
    10%
    Non-Group
    1.02%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cuyahoga County, OH grew by 3.77% from 5.52% to 5.73%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cuyahoga County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.01 in Cuyahoga County, OH.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Cuyahoga County, OH.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.02% in Cuyahoga County, OH.

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    Economy

    The economy of Cuyahoga County, OH employs 607k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cuyahoga County, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (112,096 people), Manufacturing (71,562 people), and Retail Trade (63,114 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($101,373), Utilities ($82,057), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,063).

    Employment

    Occupations

    607k
    2024 Value
    ± 6,167
    0.26%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.42%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cuyahoga County, OH grew at a rate of 0.26%, from 606k employees to 607k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cuyahoga County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (72,044 people), Management Occupations (68,428 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (53,220 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cuyahoga County, OH.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    607k
    2024 Value
    ± 6,167
    0.26%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.42%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cuyahoga County, OH grew at a rate of 0.26%, from 606k employees to 607k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cuyahoga County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (112,096 people), Manufacturing (71,562 people), and Retail Trade (63,114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cuyahoga County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Cuyahoga County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,856
    Median earning men ± $801
    $42,498
    Median earning women ± $438

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,146), Public Administration ($76,295), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,784).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,927), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,220), and Wholesale Trade ($55,245).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 2,451
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,835
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 1,677
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $9.92M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $4.93M
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $4.64M
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

    Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.489%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Ohio

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    Bernie Moreno
    Senator from Ohio1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025
    Jon Husted
    Senator from Ohio2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

    Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Cuyahoga County, OH awarded 16,677 degrees. The student population of Cuyahoga County, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 24,168 male students and 31,943 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Cuyahoga County, OH are White (9,067 and 60.5%), Black or African American (2,491 and 16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,081 and 7.21%), and Asian (1,077 and 7.19%).

    The largest universities in Cuyahoga County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Cuyahoga Community College District (4,569 and 27.4%), Cleveland State University (3,883 and 23.3%), and Case Western Reserve University (3,834 and 23%).

    The most popular majors in Cuyahoga County, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,176 and 13%), Registered Nursing (687 and 4.12%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (669 and 4.01%).

    The median tuition costs are $42,216 for private four year colleges, and $12,872 and $18,392 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Cuyahoga County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 56,111 (43.1% men and 56.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 56,111 students enrolled in Cuyahoga County, OH, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,240 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      396 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      326 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      260 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cuyahoga County, OH was Registered Nursing with 396 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cuyahoga County, OH according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Cuyahoga Community College District
      4,569 degrees awarded
    2. Cleveland State University
      3,883 degrees awarded
    3. Case Western Reserve University
      3,834 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cuyahoga Community College District with 4,569 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 7,079 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cuyahoga County, OH, which is 0.738 times less than the 9,598 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,067 degrees mean that there were 3.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,491 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,216) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cuyahoga County, OH was $195,400 in 2024, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $183,200 to $195,400, a 6.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 59.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cuyahoga County, OH have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cuyahoga County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cuyahoga County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.98%.

    Housing

    Property

    $195,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,919
    $329,173
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,679

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cuyahoga County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cuyahoga County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.4% of the housing units in Cuyahoga County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cuyahoga County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $64,468
    Median Household Income
    ± $702
    555k
    Number of Households
    ± 5,781

    In 2024, the median household income of the 555k households in Cuyahoga County, OH grew to $64,468 from the previous year's value of $62,823.

    The following chart displays the households in Cuyahoga County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cuyahoga County, OH is from Ohio.
    0.451
    2024 Wage GINI in Ohio
    0.453
    2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

    In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.5%)
    3. Carpooled (7.3%)

    In 2024, 69.7% of workers in Cuyahoga County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.3%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cuyahoga County, OH have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Cuyahoga County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cuyahoga County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cuyahoga County, OH have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cuyahoga County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.98%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cuyahoga County, OH (196k out of 1.22M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cuyahoga County, OH is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 23% of the children was living in poverty in Cuyahoga County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 646 in Cuyahoga County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 67.5% per 100,000 population.

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