Cuyahoga County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cuyahoga County is located in Ohio with a total population of 1,249,418. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 56 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cuyahoga County is 40.5 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cuyahoga County is $62,823. This is 10% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $183,200. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Cuyahoga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cuyahoga County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.6% vs 12.1%).

Education

35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.