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Cuyahoga County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Cuyahoga County, Ohio has a population of 1,245,873, the 2nd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $64,468 and the median home value is $195,400. The poverty rate is 16.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cuyahoga County Quick Facts

Population 1,245,873
Median Household Income $64,468
Median Home Value $195,400
Poverty Rate 16.1%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Median Age 40.4 years
Homeownership Rate 59.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.5%
High School Graduation 91.5%
Cities/Places 57
Population 1,245,873 2nd of 88
Median Income $64,468 10% lower than state
Poverty Rate 16.1%
Unemployment 6.6%

How Cuyahoga County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,249,4181,245,873-0.3%
Median household income$62,823$64,468+2.6%
Median home value$183,200$195,400+6.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.0%
$25K-$50K 19.6%
$50K-$100K 29.0%
$100K+ 31.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.1%
$10K-$15K
5.0%
$15K-$20K
3.7%
$20K-$25K
4.1%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
4.2%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
9.7%
$75K-$100K
12.2%
$100K-$125K
8.6%
$125K-$150K
5.8%
$150K-$200K
7.5%
$200K+
9.4%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
63.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,060/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

59out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Cuyahoga County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Cleveland366,097$40,80130.6%$102,000
Parma79,870$69,29510.1%$170,100
Lakewood50,007$68,95410.3%$262,200
Euclid48,823$50,28516.6%$126,500
Strongsville45,983$103,2535.3%$298,300
Cleveland Heights44,497$72,82615.9%$192,100
Westlake34,104$112,2004.9%$368,200
North Olmsted31,924$84,3638.3%$219,800
North Royalton30,972$83,6705.8%$292,600
Garfield Heights29,269$54,59322.0%$109,900
Shaker Heights28,922$104,0738.4%$303,200
Solon23,943$139,0893.3%$392,900
Maple Heights23,258$53,41425.4%$97,900
South Euclid21,534$81,2976.5%$153,700
Rocky River21,490$94,0265.4%$349,300
Parma Heights20,581$61,00913.9%$175,100
Mayfield Heights20,022$66,5248.5%$205,200
Broadview Heights19,771$103,1255.1%$316,700
Brook Park18,284$71,3328.9%$169,600
Berea18,218$74,9268.1%$198,100
Fairview Park17,018$78,8659.4%$239,100
Bay Village15,984$132,2544.0%$353,000
Middleburg Heights15,786$78,8154.7%$228,400
Beachwood13,865$106,7483.8%$410,300
Lyndhurst13,801$91,2384.7%$212,200
Brecksville13,692$135,0003.5%$371,900
Warrensville Heights13,545$49,66921.4%$121,100
East Cleveland13,534$22,11640.7%$68,800
University Heights13,394$96,97111.1%$242,700
Bedford12,931$57,30813.7%$135,200
Seven Hills11,603$97,2224.8%$258,000
Brooklyn11,158$69,3469.1%$163,100
Bedford Heights10,847$50,26912.7%$156,500
Richmond Heights10,626$60,8339.9%$208,800
Olmsted Falls8,639$96,8376.0%$239,300
Highland Heights8,623$122,8633.4%$371,400
Independence7,534$115,7332.5%$309,900
Pepper Pike6,840$227,8131.8%$579,600
Chagrin Falls4,201$99,6723.5%$440,700
Oakwood (Cuyahoga County)3,518$67,81321.0%$172,300
Orange3,485$170,06316.0%$442,300
Moreland Hills3,456$185,5924.0%$621,900
Mayfield3,321$125,9624.2%$311,900
Gates Mills2,207$231,2506.1%$743,400
Walton Hills2,010$106,0557.8%$301,800
Valley View1,925$110,1254.2%$304,700
Newburgh Heights1,919$64,5429.5%$108,300
Brooklyn Heights1,501$96,7863.9%$234,400
Bratenahl1,452$137,5004.4%$411,900
North Randall1,059$50,96214.0%$138,100
Hunting Valley839$187,2005.9%$1,511,400
Glenwillow758$93,12513.6%$314,300
Bentleyville701$226,2502.6%$748,000
Woodmere641$57,11510.0%$304,500
Highland Hills632$41,61529.4%$121,400
Cuyahoga Heights581$82,0835.7%$212,300
Linndale243$76,66712.8%$97,500

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Population Overview

Cuyahoga County is located in Ohio with a total population of 1,245,873. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 57 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cuyahoga County is 40.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cuyahoga County is $64,468. This is 10% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $195,400. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cuyahoga County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.5% vs 12.0%).

Education

36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cuyahoga County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cuyahoga County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cuyahoga County, Ohio?

Cuyahoga County has a population of 1,245,873, making it the 2nd most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Cuyahoga County?

The median household income in Cuyahoga County is $64,468 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.

How many cities are in Cuyahoga County, Ohio?

Cuyahoga County contains 57 Census-designated places.