Oakwood (Cuyahoga County), Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) is a small community located in Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. The total population is 3,518. It ranks as the 363rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) is 45.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. 14.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) is $67,813. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.0%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The median home value is $172,300. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oakwood (Cuyahoga County) is Black or African American, making up 47.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (47.4% vs 12.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oakwood (Cuyahoga County), Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.